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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707, 975.71 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707, 975.71 and 396.50 is: 547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707 : 975.71 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707/975.71 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707x = 975.71 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707x = 386,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,867.03/707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.20

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