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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.43, 967.03 and 587.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.43, 967.03 and 587.91 is: 810.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.43 : 967.03 = 587.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.43/967.03 = 587.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.43x = 967.03 × 587.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.43x = 568,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,526.61/701.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.53

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