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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.96, 977.03 and 393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.96, 977.03 and 393.25 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.96 : 977.03 = 393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.96/977.03 = 393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.96x = 977.03 × 393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.96x = 384,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,217.05/707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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