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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.41, 967.88 and 402.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.41, 967.88 and 402.69 is: 555.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.41 : 967.88 = 402.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.41/967.88 = 402.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.41x = 967.88 × 402.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.41x = 389,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,753.58/701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.67

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