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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.74, 969.84 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.74, 969.84 and 404.04 is: 557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.74 : 969.84 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.74/969.84 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.74x = 969.84 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.74x = 391,854.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,854.15/702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.61

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