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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.97, 965.12 and 595.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.97, 965.12 and 595.85 is: 820.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.97 : 965.12 = 595.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.97/965.12 = 595.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.97x = 965.12 × 595.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.97x = 575,058.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,058.95/700.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.38

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