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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.93, 967.19 and 421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.93, 967.19 and 421.12 is: 581.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.93 : 967.19 = 421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.93/967.19 = 421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.93x = 967.19 × 421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.93x = 407,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,303.05/700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.09

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