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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.72, 967 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.72, 967 and 406.04 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.72 : 967 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.72/967 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.72x = 967 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.72x = 392,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,640.68/700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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