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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.86, 967.14 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.86, 967.14 and 406.08 is: 560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.86 : 967.14 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.86/967.14 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.86x = 967.14 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.86x = 392,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,736.21/700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.36

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