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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.40, 970.64 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.40, 970.64 and 392.92 is: 542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.40 : 970.64 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.40/970.64 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.40x = 970.64 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.40x = 381,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,383.87/703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.20

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