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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.83, 976.82 and 393.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.83, 976.82 and 393.09 is: 542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.83 : 976.82 = 393.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.83/976.82 = 393.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.83x = 976.82 × 393.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.83x = 383,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,978.17/707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.47

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