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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.41, 976.20 and 392.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.41, 976.20 and 392.69 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.41 : 976.20 = 392.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.41/976.20 = 392.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.41x = 976.20 × 392.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.41x = 383,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,343.98/707.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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