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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.10, 975.70 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.10, 975.70 and 392.32 is: 541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.10 : 975.70 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.10/975.70 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.10x = 975.70 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.10x = 382,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,786.62/707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.35

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