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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.78, 962.95 and 403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.78, 962.95 and 403.06 is: 556.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.78 : 962.95 = 403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.78/962.95 = 403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.78x = 962.95 × 403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.78x = 388,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,124.61/697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.23

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