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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.36, 966.66 and 514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.36, 966.66 and 514.12 is: 709.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.36 : 966.66 = 514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.36/966.66 = 514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.36x = 966.66 × 514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.36x = 496,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,979.24/700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.61

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