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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.65, 967.64 and 584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.65, 967.64 and 584.01 is: 805.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.65 : 967.64 = 584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.65/967.64 = 584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.65x = 967.64 × 584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.65x = 565,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,111.44/701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.40

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