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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.80, 976.74 and 393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.80, 976.74 and 393.06 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.80 : 976.74 = 393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.80/976.74 = 393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.80x = 976.74 × 393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.80x = 383,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,921.09/707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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