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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.61, 969.65 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.61, 969.65 and 392.11 is: 541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.61 : 969.65 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.61/969.65 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.61x = 969.65 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.61x = 380,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,209.46/702.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.14

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