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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.65, 969.72 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.65, 969.72 and 403.94 is: 557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.65 : 969.72 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.65/969.72 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.65x = 969.72 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.65x = 391,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,708.70/702.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.47

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