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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.44, 970.75 and 392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.44, 970.75 and 392.94 is: 542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.44 : 970.75 = 392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.44/970.75 = 392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.44x = 970.75 × 392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.44x = 381,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,448.62/703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.26

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