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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 975.82 and 396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 975.82 and 396.62 is: 547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 975.82 = 396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/975.82 = 396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 975.82 × 396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 387,029.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,029.73/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.33

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