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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 967.48 and 583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 967.48 and 583.60 is: 806.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 967.48 = 583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/967.48 = 583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 967.48 × 583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 564,621.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,621.33/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.51

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