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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.22, 966.66 and 504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.22, 966.66 and 504.20 is: 696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.22 : 966.66 = 504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.22/966.66 = 504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.22x = 966.66 × 504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.22x = 487,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,389.97/700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.05

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