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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 967.44 and 583.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 967.44 and 583.81 is: 804.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 967.44 = 583.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/967.44 = 583.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 967.44 × 583.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 564,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,800.92/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.95

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