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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.15, 960.74 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.15, 960.74 and 401.42 is: 553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.15 : 960.74 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.15/960.74 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.15x = 960.74 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.15x = 385,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,660.25/696.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.99

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