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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.29, 967.37 and 514.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.29, 967.37 and 514.45 is: 709.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.29 : 967.37 = 514.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.29/967.37 = 514.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.29x = 967.37 × 514.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.29x = 497,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,663.50/701.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.64

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