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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.12, 967.55 and 406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.12, 967.55 and 406.35 is: 560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.12 : 967.55 = 406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.12/967.55 = 406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.12x = 967.55 × 406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.12x = 393,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,161.91/701.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.76

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