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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.39, 969.33 and 391.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.39, 969.33 and 391.89 is: 540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.39 : 969.33 = 391.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.39/969.33 = 391.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.39x = 969.33 × 391.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.39x = 379,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,870.73/702.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.83

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