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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.19, 967.65 and 390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.19, 967.65 and 390.69 is: 539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.19 : 967.65 = 390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.19/967.65 = 390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.19x = 967.65 × 390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.19x = 378,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,051.18/701.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.16

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