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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.82, 967.25 and 406.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.82, 967.25 and 406.03 is: 560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.82 : 967.25 = 406.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.82/967.25 = 406.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.82x = 967.25 × 406.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.82x = 392,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,730.49/700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.39

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