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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.66, 976.14 and 542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.66, 976.14 and 542.90 is: 749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.66 : 976.14 = 542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.66/976.14 = 542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.66x = 976.14 × 542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.66x = 529,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,948.85/706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.94

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