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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.99, 968.72 and 407.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.99, 968.72 and 407.24 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.99 : 968.72 = 407.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.99/968.72 = 407.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.99x = 968.72 × 407.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.99x = 394,501.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,501.53/701.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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