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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.89, 967.21 and 402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.89, 967.21 and 402.18 is: 555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.89 : 967.21 = 402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.89/967.21 = 402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.89x = 967.21 × 402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.89x = 388,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,991.51/700.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.00

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