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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.30, 968.66 and 572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.30, 968.66 and 572.32 is: 791.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.30 : 968.66 = 572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.30/968.66 = 572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.30x = 968.66 × 572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.30x = 554,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,383.49/700.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.64

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