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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 967.06 and 405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 967.06 and 405.96 is: 560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 967.06 = 405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/967.06 = 405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 967.06 × 405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 392,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,587.68/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.36

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