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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.78, 969.82 and 423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.78, 969.82 and 423.01 is: 583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.78 : 969.82 = 423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.78/969.82 = 423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.78x = 969.82 × 423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.78x = 410,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,243.71/702.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.75

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