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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.34, 969.22 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.34, 969.22 and 391.84 is: 540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.34 : 969.22 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.34/969.22 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.34x = 969.22 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.34x = 379,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,777.00/702.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.73

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