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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 968.54 and 391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 968.54 and 391.34 is: 540.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 968.54 = 391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/968.54 = 391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 968.54 × 391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 379,021.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,021.64/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.04

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