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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.37, 966.08 and 504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.37, 966.08 and 504.14 is: 695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.37 : 966.08 = 504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.37/966.08 = 504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.37x = 966.08 × 504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.37x = 487,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,037.05/700.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.40

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