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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.86, 962.96 and 403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.86, 962.96 and 403.12 is: 556.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.86 : 962.96 = 403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.86/962.96 = 403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.86x = 962.96 × 403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.86x = 388,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,188.44/697.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.26

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