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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.36, 965.77 and 601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.36, 965.77 and 601.13 is: 828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.36 : 965.77 = 601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.36/965.77 = 601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.36x = 965.77 × 601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.36x = 580,554.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,554.23/700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.94

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