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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 967.74 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 967.74 and 406.50 is: 561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 967.74 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/967.74 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 967.74 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 393,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,386.31/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.00

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