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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.76, 961.54 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.76, 961.54 and 402.04 is: 554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.76 : 961.54 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.76/961.54 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.76x = 961.54 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.76x = 386,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,572.33/696.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.82

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