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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.91, 967.16 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.91, 967.16 and 402.12 is: 554.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.91 : 967.16 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.91/967.16 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.91x = 967.16 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.91x = 388,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,914.38/700.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.87

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