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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.86, 967.23 and 584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.86, 967.23 and 584.22 is: 806.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.86 : 967.23 = 584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.86/967.23 = 584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.86x = 967.23 × 584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.86x = 565,075.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,075.11/700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.26

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