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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.92, 969.80 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.92, 969.80 and 404.08 is: 557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.92 : 969.80 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.92/969.80 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.92x = 969.80 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.92x = 391,878.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,878.25/702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.50

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