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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 968.76 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 968.76 and 391.50 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 968.76 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/968.76 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 968.76 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 379,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,269.54/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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