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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.29, 967.84 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.29, 967.84 and 406.55 is: 561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.29 : 967.84 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.29/967.84 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.29x = 967.84 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.29x = 393,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,475.35/701.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.07

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