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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.64, 976.47 and 392.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.64, 976.47 and 392.93 is: 542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.64 : 976.47 = 392.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.64/976.47 = 392.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.64x = 976.47 × 392.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.64x = 383,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,679.47/707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.20

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