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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.74, 975.37 and 392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.74, 975.37 and 392.07 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.74 : 975.37 = 392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.74/975.37 = 392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.74x = 975.37 × 392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.74x = 382,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,413.32/706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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