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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.41, 968.18 and 562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.41, 968.18 and 562.28 is: 775.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.41 : 968.18 = 562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.41/968.18 = 562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.41x = 968.18 × 562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.41x = 544,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,380.60/702.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.02

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