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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 962.71 and 403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 962.71 and 403.01 is: 556.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 962.71 = 403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/962.71 = 403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 962.71 × 403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 387,975.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,975.94/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.05

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