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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.77, 971.26 and 389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.77, 971.26 and 389.06 is: 536.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.77 : 971.26 = 389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.77/971.26 = 389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.77x = 971.26 × 389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.77x = 377,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,878.42/703.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.93

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