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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.69, 968.33 and 391.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.69, 968.33 and 391.19 is: 539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.69 : 968.33 = 391.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.69/968.33 = 391.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.69x = 968.33 × 391.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.69x = 378,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,801.01/701.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.84

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