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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 967.26 and 514.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.68, 967.26 and 514.18 is: 709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.68 : 967.26 = 514.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.68/967.26 = 514.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.68x = 967.26 × 514.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.68x = 497,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,345.75/700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.80

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