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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.36, 967.86 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.36, 967.86 and 406.62 is: 561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.36 : 967.86 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.36/967.86 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.36x = 967.86 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.36x = 393,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,551.23/701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.13

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