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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.77, 975.33 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.77, 975.33 and 396.27 is: 546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.77 : 975.33 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.77/975.33 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.77x = 975.33 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.77x = 386,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,494.02/706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.85

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