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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.12, 966.22 and 504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.12, 966.22 and 504.29 is: 694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.12 : 966.22 = 504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.12/966.22 = 504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.12x = 966.22 × 504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.12x = 487,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,256.24/701.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.97

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