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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.47, 967.44 and 512.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.47, 967.44 and 512.65 is: 707.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.47 : 967.44 = 512.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.47/967.44 = 512.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.47x = 967.44 × 512.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.47x = 495,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,958.12/701.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.03

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