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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.52, 966.56 and 504.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.52, 966.56 and 504.69 is: 695.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.52 : 966.56 = 504.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.52/966.56 = 504.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.52x = 966.56 × 504.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.52x = 487,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,813.17/701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.37

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