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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.39, 967.12 and 574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.39, 967.12 and 574.97 is: 792.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.39 : 967.12 = 574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.39/967.12 = 574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.39x = 967.12 × 574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.39x = 556,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,058.71/701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.79

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