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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.95, 968.67 and 391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.95, 968.67 and 391.45 is: 540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.95 : 968.67 = 391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.95/968.67 = 391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.95x = 968.67 × 391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.95x = 379,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,185.87/701.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.19

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