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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.20, 967.62 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.20, 967.62 and 406.36 is: 560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.20 : 967.62 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.20/967.62 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.20x = 967.62 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.20x = 393,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,202.06/701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.76

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