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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.87, 961.61 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.87, 961.61 and 402.08 is: 554.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.87 : 961.61 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.87/961.61 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.87x = 961.61 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.87x = 386,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,642.14/696.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.83

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