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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.01, 967.23 and 607.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.01, 967.23 and 607.61 is: 838.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.01 : 967.23 = 607.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.01/967.23 = 607.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.01x = 967.23 × 607.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.01x = 587,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,701.04/701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.36

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