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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.21, 975.88 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.21, 975.88 and 392.43 is: 541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.21 : 975.88 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.21/975.88 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.21x = 975.88 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.21x = 382,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,964.59/707.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.51

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