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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.58, 968.13 and 402.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.58, 968.13 and 402.86 is: 555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.58 : 968.13 = 402.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.58/968.13 = 402.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.58x = 968.13 × 402.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.58x = 390,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,020.85/701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.92

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