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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.86, 966.93 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.86, 966.93 and 406.02 is: 560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.86 : 966.93 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.86/966.93 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.86x = 966.93 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.86x = 392,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,592.92/700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.16

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