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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.19, 969.02 and 391.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.19, 969.02 and 391.69 is: 540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.19 : 969.02 = 391.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.19/969.02 = 391.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.19x = 969.02 × 391.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.19x = 379,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,554.00/702.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.53

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