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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 975.96 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 975.96 and 392.54 is: 541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 975.96 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/975.96 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 975.96 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 383,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,098.46/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.63

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