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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.82, 968.52 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.82, 968.52 and 391.32 is: 540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.82 : 968.52 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.82/968.52 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.82x = 968.52 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.82x = 379,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,001.25/701.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.03

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