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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 972.60 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 972.60 and 394.24 is: 544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 972.60 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/972.60 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 972.60 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 383,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,437.82/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.04

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