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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.90, 968.54 and 403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.90, 968.54 and 403.13 is: 556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.90 : 968.54 = 403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.90/968.54 = 403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.90x = 968.54 × 403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.90x = 390,445.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,445.51/701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.27

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