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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.92, 969.90 and 392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.92, 969.90 and 392.44 is: 541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.92 : 969.90 = 392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.92/969.90 = 392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.92x = 969.90 × 392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.92x = 380,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,627.56/702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.49

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