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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.61, 968.27 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.61, 968.27 and 391.11 is: 539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.61 : 968.27 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.61/968.27 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.61x = 968.27 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.61x = 378,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,698.12/701.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.76

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