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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.84, 976.76 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.84, 976.76 and 393.12 is: 542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.84 : 976.76 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.84/976.76 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.84x = 976.76 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.84x = 383,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,983.89/707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.47

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