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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 967.08 and 596.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 967.08 and 596.56 is: 822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 967.08 = 596.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/967.08 = 596.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 967.08 × 596.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 576,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,921.24/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.01

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