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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.53, 962.59 and 402.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.53, 962.59 and 402.79 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.53 : 962.59 = 402.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.53/962.59 = 402.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.53x = 962.59 × 402.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.53x = 387,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,721.63/697.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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