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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.19, 971.72 and 393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.19, 971.72 and 393.63 is: 543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.19 : 971.72 = 393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.19/971.72 = 393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.19x = 971.72 × 393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.19x = 382,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,494.27/704.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.17

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