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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.87, 969.95 and 408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.87, 969.95 and 408.14 is: 563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.87 : 969.95 = 408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.87/969.95 = 408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.87x = 969.95 × 408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.87x = 395,868.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,868.50/702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.22

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