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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.07, 966.78 and 576.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.07, 966.78 and 576.60 is: 795.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.07 : 966.78 = 576.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.07/966.78 = 576.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.07x = 966.78 × 576.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.07x = 557,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,445.35/701.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.14

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