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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.52, 962.60 and 402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.52, 962.60 and 402.82 is: 555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.52 : 962.60 = 402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.52/962.60 = 402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.52x = 962.60 × 402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.52x = 387,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,754.53/697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.90

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