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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.86, 968.61 and 391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.86, 968.61 and 391.36 is: 540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.86 : 968.61 = 391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.86/968.61 = 391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.86x = 968.61 × 391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.86x = 379,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,075.21/701.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.10

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