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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.82, 968.31 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.82, 968.31 and 421.92 is: 582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.82 : 968.31 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.82/968.31 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.82x = 968.31 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.82x = 408,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,549.36/701.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.13

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