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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 975.84 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 975.84 and 392.43 is: 541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 975.84 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/975.84 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 975.84 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 382,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,942.05/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.48

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