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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 1,051.95 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 1,051.95 and 393.84 is: 590.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 1,051.95 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/1,051.95 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 1,051.95 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 414,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,299.99/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.31

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