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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.97, 968.67 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.97, 968.67 and 407.18 is: 561.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.97 : 968.67 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.97/968.67 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.97x = 968.67 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.97x = 394,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,425.47/701.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.89

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