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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.72, 966.90 and 405.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.72, 966.90 and 405.94 is: 560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.72 : 966.90 = 405.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.72/966.90 = 405.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.72x = 966.90 × 405.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.72x = 392,503.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,503.39/700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.14

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