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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.75, 969.77 and 408.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.75, 969.77 and 408.01 is: 563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.75 : 969.77 = 408.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.75/969.77 = 408.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.75x = 969.77 × 408.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.75x = 395,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,679.00/702.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.04

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