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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.18, 966.65 and 629.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.18, 966.65 and 629.26 is: 868.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.18 : 966.65 = 629.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.18/966.65 = 629.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.18x = 966.65 × 629.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.18x = 608,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,274.18/700.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.74

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