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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.43, 972.13 and 389.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.43, 972.13 and 389.69 is: 537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.43 : 972.13 = 389.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.43/972.13 = 389.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.43x = 972.13 × 389.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.43x = 378,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,830.80/704.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.78

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