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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.51, 968.20 and 406.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.51, 968.20 and 406.87 is: 561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.51 : 968.20 = 406.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.51/968.20 = 406.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.51x = 968.20 × 406.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.51x = 393,935.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,935.83/701.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.55

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