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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.91, 968.59 and 407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.91, 968.59 and 407.12 is: 561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.91 : 968.59 = 407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.91/968.59 = 407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.91x = 968.59 × 407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.91x = 394,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,330.33/701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.80

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