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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.39, 967.84 and 421.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.39, 967.84 and 421.57 is: 581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.39 : 967.84 = 421.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.39/967.84 = 421.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.39x = 967.84 × 421.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.39x = 408,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,012.31/701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.72

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