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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 967.93 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 967.93 and 406.84 is: 561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 967.93 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/967.93 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 967.93 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 393,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,793.66/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.44

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