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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.52, 967.24 and 585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.52, 967.24 and 585.04 is: 806.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.52 : 967.24 = 585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.52/967.24 = 585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.52x = 967.24 × 585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.52x = 565,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,874.09/701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.64

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