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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.33, 976.17 and 392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.33, 976.17 and 392.62 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.33 : 976.17 = 392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.33/976.17 = 392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.33x = 976.17 × 392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.33x = 383,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,261.90/707.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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