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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.64, 976.49 and 392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.64, 976.49 and 392.88 is: 542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.64 : 976.49 = 392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.64/976.49 = 392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.64x = 976.49 × 392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.64x = 383,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,646.56/707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.15

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