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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.47, 967.84 and 561.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.47, 967.84 and 561.88 is: 775.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.47 : 967.84 = 561.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.47/967.84 = 561.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.47x = 967.84 × 561.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.47x = 543,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,809.94/701.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.24

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