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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.76, 967.40 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.76, 967.40 and 439.16 is: 606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.76 : 967.40 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.76/967.40 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.76x = 967.40 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.76x = 424,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,843.38/700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.26

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