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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.75, 976.73 and 393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.75, 976.73 and 393.05 is: 542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.75 : 976.73 = 393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.75/976.73 = 393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.75x = 976.73 × 393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.75x = 383,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,907.15/707.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.43

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