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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.82, 968.29 and 407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.82, 968.29 and 407.07 is: 561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.82 : 968.29 = 407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.82/968.29 = 407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.82x = 968.29 × 407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.82x = 394,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,161.81/701.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.63

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