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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.36, 976.12 and 392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.36, 976.12 and 392.64 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.36 : 976.12 = 392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.36/976.12 = 392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.36x = 976.12 × 392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.36x = 383,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,263.76/707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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