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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.73, 968.09 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.73, 968.09 and 406.89 is: 561.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.73 : 968.09 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.73/968.09 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.73x = 968.09 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.73x = 393,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,904.11/701.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.33

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