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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.74, 976.73 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.74, 976.73 and 393.03 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.74 : 976.73 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.74/976.73 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.74x = 976.73 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.74x = 383,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,885.54/707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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