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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.72, 966.69 and 420.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.72, 966.69 and 420.86 is: 580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.72 : 966.69 = 420.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.72/966.69 = 420.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.72x = 966.69 × 420.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.72x = 406,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,843.57/700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.61

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