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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.16, 975.88 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.16, 975.88 and 396.66 is: 547.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.16 : 975.88 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.16/975.88 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.16x = 975.88 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.16x = 387,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,092.56/707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.39

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