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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.58, 966.96 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.58, 966.96 and 621.12 is: 856.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.58 : 966.96 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.58/966.96 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.58x = 966.96 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.58x = 600,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,598.20/701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.07

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