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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.90, 975.18 and 548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.90, 975.18 and 548.92 is: 758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.90 : 975.18 = 548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.90/975.18 = 548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.90x = 975.18 × 548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.90x = 535,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,295.81/705.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.32

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