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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.71, 962.56 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.71, 962.56 and 402.92 is: 555.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.71 : 962.56 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.71/962.56 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.71x = 962.56 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.71x = 387,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,834.68/697.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.87

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