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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.69, 972.50 and 394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.69, 972.50 and 394.19 is: 544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.69 : 972.50 = 394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.69/972.50 = 394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.69x = 972.50 × 394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.69x = 383,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,349.78/704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.00

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