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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.77, 975.42 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.77, 975.42 and 392.11 is: 541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.77 : 975.42 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.77/975.42 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.77x = 975.42 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.77x = 382,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,471.94/706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.15

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