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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 968.22 and 571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 968.22 and 571.08 is: 788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 968.22 = 571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/968.22 = 571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 968.22 × 571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 552,931.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,931.08/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.32

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