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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.74, 967.10 and 420.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.74, 967.10 and 420.99 is: 581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.74 : 967.10 = 420.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.74/967.10 = 420.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.74x = 967.10 × 420.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.74x = 407,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,137.32/700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.01

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