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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.39, 977.64 and 397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.39, 977.64 and 397.89 is: 549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.39 : 977.64 = 397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.39/977.64 = 397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.39x = 977.64 × 397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.39x = 388,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,993.18/708.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.12

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