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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.67, 976.56 and 392.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.67, 976.56 and 392.93 is: 542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.67 : 976.56 = 392.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.67/976.56 = 392.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.67x = 976.56 × 392.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.67x = 383,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,715.94/707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.23

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