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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 967.30 and 583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 967.30 and 583.76 is: 805.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 967.30 = 583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/967.30 = 583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 967.30 × 583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 564,671.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,671.05/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.06

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