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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.54, 976.37 and 396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.54, 976.37 and 396.98 is: 547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.54 : 976.37 = 396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.54/976.37 = 396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.54x = 976.37 × 396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.54x = 387,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,599.36/707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.81

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