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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.78, 969.84 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.78, 969.84 and 392.28 is: 541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.78 : 969.84 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.78/969.84 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.78x = 969.84 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.78x = 380,448.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,448.84/702.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.35

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