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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.29, 969.14 and 403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.29, 969.14 and 403.54 is: 556.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.29 : 969.14 = 403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.29/969.14 = 403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.29x = 969.14 × 403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.29x = 391,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,083.10/702.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.87

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