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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.77, 968.19 and 407.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.77, 968.19 and 407.02 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.77 : 968.19 = 407.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.77/968.19 = 407.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.77x = 968.19 × 407.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.77x = 394,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,072.69/701.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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