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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.82, 969.90 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.82, 969.90 and 392.32 is: 541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.82 : 969.90 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.82/969.90 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.82x = 969.90 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.82x = 380,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,511.17/702.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.41

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