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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 966.06 and 576.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 966.06 and 576.90 is: 794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 966.06 = 576.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/966.06 = 576.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 966.06 × 576.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 557,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,320.01/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.31

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