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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.81, 971.25 and 389.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.81, 971.25 and 389.09 is: 536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.81 : 971.25 = 389.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.81/971.25 = 389.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.81x = 971.25 × 389.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.81x = 377,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,903.66/703.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.94

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