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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 968.38 and 407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 968.38 and 407.06 is: 561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 968.38 = 407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/968.38 = 407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 968.38 × 407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 394,181.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,181.89/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.64

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