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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 968.22 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 968.22 and 391.16 is: 539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 968.22 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/968.22 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 968.22 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 378,728.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,728.94/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.78

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