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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.88, 966.69 and 669.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.88, 966.69 and 669.86 is: 923.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.88 : 966.69 = 669.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.88/966.69 = 669.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.88x = 966.69 × 669.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.88x = 647,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,546.96/700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.91

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