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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.90, 975.45 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.90, 975.45 and 392.13 is: 541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.90 : 975.45 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.90/975.45 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.90x = 975.45 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.90x = 382,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,503.21/706.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.10

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