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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 971.57 and 389.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 971.57 and 389.29 is: 537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 971.57 = 389.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/971.57 = 389.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 971.57 × 389.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 378,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,222.49/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.25

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