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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.57, 968.09 and 391.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.57, 968.09 and 391.07 is: 539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.57 : 968.09 = 391.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.57/968.09 = 391.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.57x = 968.09 × 391.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.57x = 378,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,584.16/701.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.63

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