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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.78, 969.80 and 583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.78, 969.80 and 583.64 is: 806.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.78 : 969.80 = 583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.78/969.80 = 583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.78x = 969.80 × 583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.78x = 566,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,014.07/701.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.54

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