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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.88, 976.85 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.88, 976.85 and 393.16 is: 542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.88 : 976.85 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.88/976.85 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.88x = 976.85 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.88x = 384,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,059.46/707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.55

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