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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.79, 975.37 and 392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.79, 975.37 and 392.06 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.79 : 975.37 = 392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.79/975.37 = 392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.79x = 975.37 × 392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.79x = 382,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,402.83/706.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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