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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.49, 972.23 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.49, 972.23 and 389.79 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.49 : 972.23 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.49/972.23 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.49x = 972.23 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.49x = 378,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,965.53/704.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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