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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.92, 967.04 and 406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.92, 967.04 and 406.28 is: 560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.92 : 967.04 = 406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.92/967.04 = 406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.92x = 967.04 × 406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.92x = 392,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,890.92/700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.54

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