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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 968.92 and 407.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 968.92 and 407.39 is: 562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 968.92 = 407.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/968.92 = 407.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 968.92 × 407.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 394,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,728.32/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.19

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