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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.04, 968.78 and 391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.04, 968.78 and 391.48 is: 540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.04 : 968.78 = 391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.04/968.78 = 391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.04x = 968.78 × 391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.04x = 379,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,257.99/702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.22

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