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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 966.72 and 668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 966.72 and 668.72 is: 922.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 966.72 = 668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/966.72 = 668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 966.72 × 668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 646,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,465.00/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.78

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