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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.64, 971 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.64, 971 and 393.12 is: 542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.64 : 971 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.64/971 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.64x = 971 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.64x = 381,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,719.52/703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.49

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