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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.72, 968.07 and 406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.72, 968.07 and 406.92 is: 561.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.72 : 968.07 = 406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.72/968.07 = 406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.72x = 968.07 × 406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.72x = 393,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,927.04/701.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.38

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