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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.80, 975.37 and 392.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.80, 975.37 and 392.05 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.80 : 975.37 = 392.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.80/975.37 = 392.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.80x = 975.37 × 392.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.80x = 382,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,390.94/706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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