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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.91, 968.63 and 407.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.91, 968.63 and 407.19 is: 561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.91 : 968.63 = 407.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.91/968.63 = 407.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.91x = 968.63 × 407.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.91x = 394,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,417.47/701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.92

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