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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.60, 975.12 and 387.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.60, 975.12 and 387.58 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.60 : 975.12 = 387.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.60/975.12 = 387.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.60x = 975.12 × 387.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.60x = 377,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,937.01/706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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