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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.74, 976.67 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.74, 976.67 and 393 is: 542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.74 : 976.67 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.74/976.67 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.74x = 976.67 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.74x = 383,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,829.35/707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.33

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