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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.61, 965.12 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.61, 965.12 and 590.04 is: 812.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.61 : 965.12 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.61/965.12 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.61x = 965.12 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.61x = 569,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,456.45/700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.81

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