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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.14, 975.78 and 392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.14, 975.78 and 392.33 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.14 : 975.78 = 392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.14/975.78 = 392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.14x = 975.78 × 392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.14x = 382,827.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,827.77/707.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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