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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.23, 965.72 and 595.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.23, 965.72 and 595.65 is: 821.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.23 : 965.72 = 595.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.23/965.72 = 595.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.23x = 965.72 × 595.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.23x = 575,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,231.12/700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.49

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