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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.20, 965.36 and 500.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.20, 965.36 and 500.92 is: 690.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.20 : 965.36 = 500.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.20/965.36 = 500.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.20x = 965.36 × 500.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.20x = 483,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,568.13/700.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.61

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