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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.89, 976.88 and 393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.89, 976.88 and 393.14 is: 542.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.89 : 976.88 = 393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.89/976.88 = 393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.89x = 976.88 × 393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.89x = 384,054.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,054.03/707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.54

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