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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.26, 966.38 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.26, 966.38 and 669.12 is: 923.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.26 : 966.38 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.26/966.38 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.26x = 966.38 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.26x = 646,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,624.19/700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.41

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