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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 966.81 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 966.81 and 405.92 is: 560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 966.81 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/966.81 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 966.81 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 392,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,447.52/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.20

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