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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 968.82 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 968.82 and 391.56 is: 540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 968.82 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/968.82 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 968.82 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 379,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,351.16/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.39

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