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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700, 966.06 and 389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700, 966.06 and 389.56 is: 537.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 966.06 = 389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/966.06 = 389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 966.06 × 389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 376,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,338.33/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.63

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