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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.79, 962.89 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.79, 962.89 and 403.02 is: 556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.79 : 962.89 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.79/962.89 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.79x = 962.89 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.79x = 388,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,062.92/697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.13

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