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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.36, 977.54 and 397.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.36, 977.54 and 397.86 is: 549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.36 : 977.54 = 397.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.36/977.54 = 397.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.36x = 977.54 × 397.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.36x = 388,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,924.06/708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.05

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