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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.68, 1,051.80 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.68, 1,051.80 and 393.16 is: 589.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.68 : 1,051.80 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.68/1,051.80 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.68x = 1,051.80 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.68x = 413,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,525.69/701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.34

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