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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.26, 975.91 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.26, 975.91 and 392.52 is: 541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.26 : 975.91 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.26/975.91 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.26x = 975.91 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.26x = 383,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,062.43/707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.61

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