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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.39, 977.51 and 393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.39, 977.51 and 393.59 is: 543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.39 : 977.51 = 393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.39/977.51 = 393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.39x = 977.51 × 393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.39x = 384,741.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,741.59/708.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.12

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