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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.68, 968.20 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.68, 968.20 and 402.92 is: 555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.68 : 968.20 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.68/968.20 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.68x = 968.20 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.68x = 390,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,107.14/701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.96

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