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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.26, 971.85 and 393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.26, 971.85 and 393.74 is: 543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.26 : 971.85 = 393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.26/971.85 = 393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.26x = 971.85 × 393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.26x = 382,656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,656.22/704.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.35

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