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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.36, 976.07 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.36, 976.07 and 392.56 is: 541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.36 : 976.07 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.36/976.07 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.36x = 976.07 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.36x = 383,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,164.58/707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.69

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