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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.88, 968.68 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.88, 968.68 and 407.13 is: 561.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.88 : 968.68 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.88/968.68 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.88x = 968.68 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.88x = 394,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,378.69/701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.89

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