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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.54, 968.11 and 402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.54, 968.11 and 402.84 is: 555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.54 : 968.11 = 402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.54/968.11 = 402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.54x = 968.11 × 402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.54x = 389,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,993.56/701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.91

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