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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.86, 975.48 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.86, 975.48 and 392.16 is: 541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.86 : 975.48 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.86/975.48 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.86x = 975.48 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.86x = 382,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,544.24/706.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.19

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