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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.96, 972.88 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.96, 972.88 and 394.56 is: 544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.96 : 972.88 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.96/972.88 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.96x = 972.88 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.96x = 383,859.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,859.53/704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.51

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