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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.83, 968.59 and 387.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.83, 968.59 and 387.12 is: 534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.83 : 968.59 = 387.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.83/968.59 = 387.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.83x = 968.59 × 387.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.83x = 374,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,962.50/701.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.26

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