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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.88, 968.18 and 561.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.88, 968.18 and 561.88 is: 775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.88 : 968.18 = 561.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.88/968.18 = 561.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.88x = 968.18 × 561.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.88x = 544,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,000.98/701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.06

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