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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.22, 969.09 and 391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.22, 969.09 and 391.78 is: 540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.22 : 969.09 = 391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.22/969.09 = 391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.22x = 969.09 × 391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.22x = 379,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,670.08/702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.67

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