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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 964.96 and 593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 964.96 and 593.16 is: 817.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 964.96 = 593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/964.96 = 593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 964.96 × 593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 572,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,375.67/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.59

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