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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.33, 976.08 and 392.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.33, 976.08 and 392.61 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.33 : 976.08 = 392.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.33/976.08 = 392.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.33x = 976.08 × 392.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.33x = 383,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,223.90/707.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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