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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.59, 976.52 and 392.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.59, 976.52 and 392.87 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.59 : 976.52 = 392.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.59/976.52 = 392.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.59x = 976.52 × 392.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.59x = 383,648.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,648.84/707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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