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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.88, 967.07 and 421.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.88, 967.07 and 421.09 is: 581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.88 : 967.07 = 421.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.88/967.07 = 421.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.88x = 967.07 × 421.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.88x = 407,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,222.14/700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.02

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