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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.33, 963.87 and 403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.33, 963.87 and 403.78 is: 557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.33 : 963.87 = 403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.33/963.87 = 403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.33x = 963.87 × 403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.33x = 389,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,191.43/698.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.32

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