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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 966.78 and 420.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 966.78 and 420.81 is: 580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 966.78 = 420.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/966.78 = 420.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 966.78 × 420.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 406,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,830.69/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.72

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