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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.76, 967.32 and 591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.76, 967.32 and 591.04 is: 814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.76 : 967.32 = 591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.76/967.32 = 591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.76x = 967.32 × 591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.76x = 571,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,724.81/701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.70

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