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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.93, 976.91 and 393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.93, 976.91 and 393.22 is: 542.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.93 : 976.91 = 393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.93/976.91 = 393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.93x = 976.91 × 393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.93x = 384,137.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,137.26/707.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.62

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