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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.97, 977.01 and 393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.97, 977.01 and 393.22 is: 542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.97 : 977.01 = 393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.97/977.01 = 393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.97x = 977.01 × 393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.97x = 384,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,174.12/707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.64

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