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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.88, 967.17 and 421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.88, 967.17 and 421.13 is: 581.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.88 : 967.17 = 421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.88/967.17 = 421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.88x = 967.17 × 421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.88x = 407,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,297.89/700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.12

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