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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.76, 969.80 and 392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.76, 969.80 and 392.26 is: 541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.76 : 969.80 = 392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.76/969.80 = 392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.76x = 969.80 × 392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.76x = 380,413.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,413.75/702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.31

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