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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.90, 966.60 and 561.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.90, 966.60 and 561.03 is: 773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.90 : 966.60 = 561.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.90/966.60 = 561.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.90x = 966.60 × 561.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.90x = 542,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,287.97/700.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.70

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