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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 965.88 and 569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 965.88 and 569.84 is: 785.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 965.88 = 569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/965.88 = 569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 965.88 × 569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 550,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,397.06/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.12

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