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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.42, 977.78 and 393.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.42, 977.78 and 393.79 is: 543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.42 : 977.78 = 393.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.42/977.78 = 393.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.42x = 977.78 × 393.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.42x = 385,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,041.81/708.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.52

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