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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.50, 972.14 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.50, 972.14 and 389.70 is: 537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.50 : 972.14 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.50/972.14 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.50x = 972.14 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.50x = 378,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,842.96/704.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.75

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