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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.03, 968.84 and 391.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.03, 968.84 and 391.47 is: 540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.03 : 968.84 = 391.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.03/968.84 = 391.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.03x = 968.84 × 391.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.03x = 379,269.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,269.84/702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.25

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