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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.84, 969.92 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.84, 969.92 and 392.34 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.84 : 969.92 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.84/969.92 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.84x = 969.92 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.84x = 380,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,543.77/702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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