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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.73, 968.56 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.73, 968.56 and 403.14 is: 556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.73 : 968.56 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.73/968.56 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.73x = 968.56 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.73x = 390,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,467.90/701.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.44

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