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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.62, 966.42 and 560.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.62, 966.42 and 560.58 is: 773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.62 : 966.42 = 560.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.62/966.42 = 560.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.62x = 966.42 × 560.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.62x = 541,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,755.72/700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.25

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