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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.86, 964.63 and 601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.86, 964.63 and 601.50 is: 827.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.86 : 964.63 = 601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.86/964.63 = 601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.86x = 964.63 × 601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.86x = 580,224.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,224.95/700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.88

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