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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 967.84 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 967.84 and 406.56 is: 561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 967.84 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/967.84 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 967.84 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 393,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,485.03/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.19

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