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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.63, 977.87 and 393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.63, 977.87 and 393.87 is: 543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.63 : 977.87 = 393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.63/977.87 = 393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.63x = 977.87 × 393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.63x = 385,151.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,151.69/708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.52

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