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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.87, 968.14 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.87, 968.14 and 421.92 is: 581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.87 : 968.14 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.87/968.14 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.87x = 968.14 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.87x = 408,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,477.63/701.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.98

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