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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 967.11 and 405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 967.11 and 405.78 is: 560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 967.11 = 405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/967.11 = 405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 967.11 × 405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 392,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,433.90/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.17

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