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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.93, 968.70 and 391.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.93, 968.70 and 391.43 is: 540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.93 : 968.70 = 391.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.93/968.70 = 391.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.93x = 968.70 × 391.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.93x = 379,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,178.24/701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.19

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