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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.34, 967.23 and 576.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.34, 967.23 and 576.27 is: 794.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.34 : 967.23 = 576.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.34/967.23 = 576.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.34x = 967.23 × 576.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.34x = 557,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,385.63/701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.74

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