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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.10, 975.80 and 392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.10, 975.80 and 392.42 is: 541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.10 : 975.80 = 392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.10/975.80 = 392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.10x = 975.80 × 392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.10x = 382,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,916.59/707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.53

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