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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.19, 971.78 and 393.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.19, 971.78 and 393.69 is: 543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.19 : 971.78 = 393.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.19/971.78 = 393.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.19x = 971.78 × 393.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.19x = 382,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,583.48/704.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.29

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