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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.70, 968.36 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.70, 968.36 and 391.20 is: 539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.70 : 968.36 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.70/968.36 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.70x = 968.36 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.70x = 378,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,822.43/701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.86

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