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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.80, 975.33 and 392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.80, 975.33 and 392.03 is: 540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.80 : 975.33 = 392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.80/975.33 = 392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.80x = 975.33 × 392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.80x = 382,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,353.74/706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.96

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