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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.76, 964.87 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.76, 964.87 and 601.04 is: 827.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.76 : 964.87 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.76/964.87 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.76x = 964.87 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.76x = 579,919.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,919.14/700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.56

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