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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.57, 972.29 and 389.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.57, 972.29 and 389.83 is: 537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.57 : 972.29 = 389.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.57/972.29 = 389.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.57x = 972.29 × 389.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.57x = 379,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,029.27/704.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.96

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