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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 967.94 and 568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 967.94 and 568.76 is: 784.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 967.94 = 568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/967.94 = 568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 967.94 × 568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 550,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,525.55/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.67

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