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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.97, 969.03 and 500.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.97, 969.03 and 500.21 is: 690.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.97 : 969.03 = 500.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.97/969.03 = 500.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.97x = 969.03 × 500.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.97x = 484,719.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,719.13/701.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.52

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