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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.92, 966.45 and 583.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.92, 966.45 and 583.03 is: 803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.92 : 966.45 = 583.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.92/966.45 = 583.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.92x = 966.45 × 583.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.92x = 563,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,469.34/700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.90

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