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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.91, 976.94 and 393.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.91, 976.94 and 393.17 is: 542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.91 : 976.94 = 393.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.91/976.94 = 393.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.91x = 976.94 × 393.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.91x = 384,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,096.65/707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.58

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