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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.66, 968.82 and 584.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.66, 968.82 and 584.81 is: 806.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.66 : 968.82 = 584.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.66/968.82 = 584.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.66x = 968.82 × 584.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.66x = 566,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,575.62/702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.33

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