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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.79, 967.37 and 626.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.79, 967.37 and 626.98 is: 865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.79 : 967.37 = 626.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.79/967.37 = 626.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.79x = 967.37 × 626.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.79x = 606,521.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,521.64/700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.48

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