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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 968.94 and 407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 968.94 and 407.43 is: 562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 968.94 = 407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/968.94 = 407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 968.94 × 407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 394,775.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,775.22/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.26

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