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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.56, 969.57 and 407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.56, 969.57 and 407.92 is: 562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.56 : 969.57 = 407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.56/969.57 = 407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.56x = 969.57 × 407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.56x = 395,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,506.99/702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.95

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