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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.79, 967.10 and 406.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.79, 967.10 and 406.17 is: 560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.79 : 967.10 = 406.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.79/967.10 = 406.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.79x = 967.10 × 406.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.79x = 392,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,804.98/700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.52

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