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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.63, 968.27 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.63, 968.27 and 391.13 is: 539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.63 : 968.27 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.63/968.27 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.63x = 968.27 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.63x = 378,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,712.65/701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.77

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