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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.05, 1,050.22 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.05, 1,050.22 and 391.96 is: 587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.05 : 1,050.22 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.05/1,050.22 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.05x = 1,050.22 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.05x = 411,645.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,645.94/701.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.19

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