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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.48, 976.32 and 392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.48, 976.32 and 392.74 is: 541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.48 : 976.32 = 392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.48/976.32 = 392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.48x = 976.32 × 392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.48x = 383,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,439.92/707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.98

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