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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.15, 965.71 and 606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.15, 965.71 and 606.73 is: 836.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.15 : 965.71 = 606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.15/965.71 = 606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.15x = 965.71 × 606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.15x = 585,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,920.40/700.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.86

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