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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.19, 966.33 and 504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.19, 966.33 and 504.36 is: 695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.19 : 966.33 = 504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.19/966.33 = 504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.19x = 966.33 × 504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.19x = 487,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,378.20/701.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.07

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