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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.76, 962.76 and 402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.76, 962.76 and 402.95 is: 555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.76 : 962.76 = 402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.76/962.76 = 402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.76x = 962.76 × 402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.76x = 387,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,939.33/697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.98

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