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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.71, 976.58 and 392.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.71, 976.58 and 392.99 is: 542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.71 : 976.58 = 392.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.71/976.58 = 392.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.71x = 976.58 × 392.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.71x = 383,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,786.65/707.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.30

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