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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.81, 968.24 and 407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.81, 968.24 and 407.03 is: 561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.81 : 968.24 = 407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.81/968.24 = 407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.81x = 968.24 × 407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.81x = 394,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,100.69/701.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.55

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