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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.76, 975.22 and 396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.76, 975.22 and 396.20 is: 546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.76 : 975.22 = 396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.76/975.22 = 396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.76x = 975.22 × 396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.76x = 386,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,382.16/706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.70

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