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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.76, 968.42 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.76, 968.42 and 391.24 is: 539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.76 : 968.42 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.76/968.42 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.76x = 968.42 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.76x = 378,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,884.64/701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.91

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