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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.92, 966.57 and 601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.92, 966.57 and 601.70 is: 829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.92 : 966.57 = 601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.92/966.57 = 601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.92x = 966.57 × 601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.92x = 581,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,578.08/700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.74

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