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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.96, 968.82 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.96, 968.82 and 407.32 is: 562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.96 : 968.82 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.96/968.82 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.96x = 968.82 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.96x = 394,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,614.92/701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.17

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