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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.74, 966.95 and 405.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.74, 966.95 and 405.95 is: 560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.74 : 966.95 = 405.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.74/966.95 = 405.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.74x = 966.95 × 405.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.74x = 392,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,526.49/700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.16

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