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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.47, 966.47 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.47, 966.47 and 560.88 is: 773.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.47 : 966.47 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.47/966.47 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.47x = 966.47 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.47x = 542,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,070.89/700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.87

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