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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.23, 960.78 and 401.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.23, 960.78 and 401.51 is: 554.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.23 : 960.78 = 401.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.23/960.78 = 401.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.23x = 960.78 × 401.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.23x = 385,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,762.78/696.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.07

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