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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.26, 1,051.62 and 596.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.26, 1,051.62 and 596.67 is: 896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.26 : 1,051.62 = 596.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.26/1,051.62 = 596.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.26x = 1,051.62 × 596.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.26x = 627,470.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,470.11/700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.05

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