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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.89, 967.37 and 406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.89, 967.37 and 406.14 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.89 : 967.37 = 406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.89/967.37 = 406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.89x = 967.37 × 406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.89x = 392,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,885.62/700.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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