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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.39, 976.23 and 392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.39, 976.23 and 392.63 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.39 : 976.23 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.39/976.23 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.39x = 976.23 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.39x = 383,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,292.30/707.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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