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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.75, 969.81 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.75, 969.81 and 392.25 is: 541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.75 : 969.81 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.75/969.81 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.75x = 969.81 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.75x = 380,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,407.97/702.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.31

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