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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.93, 961.56 and 402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.93, 961.56 and 402.14 is: 554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.93 : 961.56 = 402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.93/961.56 = 402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.93x = 961.56 × 402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.93x = 386,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,681.74/696.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.84

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