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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 969.64 and 392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 969.64 and 392.12 is: 541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 969.64 = 392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/969.64 = 392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 969.64 × 392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 380,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,215.24/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.15

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