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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.93, 976.25 and 549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.93, 976.25 and 549.99 is: 759.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.93 : 976.25 = 549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.93/976.25 = 549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.93x = 976.25 × 549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.93x = 536,929.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,929.11/706.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.53

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