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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.17, 965.41 and 582.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.17, 965.41 and 582.28 is: 802.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.17 : 965.41 = 582.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.17/965.41 = 582.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.17x = 965.41 × 582.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.17x = 562,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,138.93/700.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.86

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