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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.01, 975.77 and 396.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.01, 975.77 and 396.57 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.01 : 975.77 = 396.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.01/975.77 = 396.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.01x = 975.77 × 396.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.01x = 386,959.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,959.13/707.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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