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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 968 and 590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 968 and 590.72 is: 815.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 968 = 590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/968 = 590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 968 × 590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 571,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,816.96/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.39

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