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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.91, 971.31 and 389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.91, 971.31 and 389.13 is: 536.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.91 : 971.31 = 389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.91/971.31 = 389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.91x = 971.31 × 389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.91x = 377,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,968.41/703.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.96

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