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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.09, 968.93 and 403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.09, 968.93 and 403.36 is: 556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.09 : 968.93 = 403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.09/968.93 = 403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.09x = 968.93 × 403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.09x = 390,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,827.60/702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.66

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