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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.02, 965.28 and 504.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.02, 965.28 and 504.19 is: 694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.02 : 965.28 = 504.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.02/965.28 = 504.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.02x = 965.28 × 504.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.02x = 486,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,684.52/701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.25

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