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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.23, 966.50 and 667.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.23, 966.50 and 667.28 is: 921.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.23 : 966.50 = 667.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.23/966.50 = 667.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.23x = 966.50 × 667.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.23x = 644,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,917.95/700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.01

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