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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.86, 972.75 and 394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.86, 972.75 and 394.36 is: 544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.86 : 972.75 = 394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.86/972.75 = 394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.86x = 972.75 × 394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.86x = 383,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,613.69/704.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.24

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