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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 968.16 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 968.16 and 391.20 is: 539.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 968.16 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/968.16 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 968.16 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 378,744.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,744.19/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.80

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