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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.72, 968.56 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.72, 968.56 and 407.16 is: 561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.72 : 968.56 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.72/968.56 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.72x = 968.56 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.72x = 394,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,358.89/701.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.99

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