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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.76, 976.71 and 393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.76, 976.71 and 393.06 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.76 : 976.71 = 393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.76/976.71 = 393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.76x = 976.71 × 393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.76x = 383,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,905.63/707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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