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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.26, 969.08 and 403.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.26, 969.08 and 403.41 is: 556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.26 : 969.08 = 403.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.26/969.08 = 403.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.26x = 969.08 × 403.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.26x = 390,937.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,937.57/702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.69

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