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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.98, 975.65 and 392.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.98, 975.65 and 392.23 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.98 : 975.65 = 392.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.98/975.65 = 392.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.98x = 975.65 × 392.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.98x = 382,674.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,674.80/706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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