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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.94, 967.38 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.94, 967.38 and 406.36 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.94 : 967.38 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.94/967.38 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.94x = 967.38 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.94x = 393,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,104.54/700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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