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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.58, 967.78 and 439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.58, 967.78 and 439.14 is: 605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.58 : 967.78 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.58/967.78 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.58x = 967.78 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.58x = 424,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,990.91/701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.76

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