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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.73, 969.78 and 408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.73, 969.78 and 408.02 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.73 : 969.78 = 408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.73/969.78 = 408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.73x = 969.78 × 408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.73x = 395,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,684.02/702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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