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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.63, 972.38 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.63, 972.38 and 394.13 is: 543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.63 : 972.38 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.63/972.38 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.63x = 972.38 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.63x = 383,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,240.25/704.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.89

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