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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.82, 969.94 and 404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.82, 969.94 and 404.14 is: 557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.82 : 969.94 = 404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.82/969.94 = 404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.82x = 969.94 × 404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.82x = 391,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,991.55/702.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.74

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