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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.32, 967.92 and 614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.32, 967.92 and 614.96 is: 849.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.32 : 967.92 = 614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.32/967.92 = 614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.32x = 967.92 × 614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.32x = 595,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,232.08/700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.94

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