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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.57, 966.09 and 576.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.57, 966.09 and 576.10 is: 794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.57 : 966.09 = 576.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.57/966.09 = 576.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.57x = 966.09 × 576.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.57x = 556,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,564.45/700.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.45

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