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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.19, 967.82 and 501.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.19, 967.82 and 501.93 is: 692.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.19 : 967.82 = 501.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.19/967.82 = 501.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.19x = 967.82 × 501.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.19x = 485,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,775.38/701.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.79

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