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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 969.22 and 391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 969.22 and 391.82 is: 540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 969.22 = 391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/969.22 = 391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 969.22 × 391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 379,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,759.78/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.72

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