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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.58, 967.65 and 515.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.58, 967.65 and 515.01 is: 710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.58 : 967.65 = 515.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.58/967.65 = 515.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.58x = 967.65 × 515.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.58x = 498,349.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,349.43/701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.32

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