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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.79, 968.39 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.79, 968.39 and 403.02 is: 556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.79 : 968.39 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.79/968.39 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.79x = 968.39 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.79x = 390,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,280.54/701.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.12

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