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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.72, 966.92 and 420.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.72, 966.92 and 420.95 is: 580.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.72 : 966.92 = 420.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.72/966.92 = 420.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.72x = 966.92 × 420.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.72x = 407,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,025.29/700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.87

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