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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.26, 968.91 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.26, 968.91 and 403.50 is: 556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.26 : 968.91 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.26/968.91 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.26x = 968.91 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.26x = 390,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,955.19/702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.71

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