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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.97, 966.67 and 626.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.97, 966.67 and 626.18 is: 863.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.97 : 966.67 = 626.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.97/966.67 = 626.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.97x = 966.67 × 626.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.97x = 605,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,303.02/700.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.53

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