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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.95, 966.18 and 560.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.95, 966.18 and 560.61 is: 772.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.95 : 966.18 = 560.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.95/966.18 = 560.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.95x = 966.18 × 560.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.95x = 541,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,650.17/700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.74

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