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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.61, 967.89 and 406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.61, 967.89 and 406.80 is: 561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.61 : 967.89 = 406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.61/967.89 = 406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.61x = 967.89 × 406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.61x = 393,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,737.65/701.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.19

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