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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.51, 962.57 and 402.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.51, 962.57 and 402.79 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.51 : 962.57 = 402.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.51/962.57 = 402.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.51x = 962.57 × 402.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.51x = 387,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,712.17/697.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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