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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.71, 968.56 and 562.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.71, 968.56 and 562.79 is: 776.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.71 : 968.56 = 562.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.71/968.56 = 562.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.71x = 968.56 × 562.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.71x = 545,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,096.90/701.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.81

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