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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.92, 967.10 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.92, 967.10 and 421.11 is: 581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.92 : 967.10 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.92/967.10 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.92x = 967.10 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.92x = 407,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,248.54/700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.02

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