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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.67, 977.99 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.67, 977.99 and 393.93 is: 543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.67 : 977.99 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.67/977.99 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.67x = 977.99 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.67x = 385,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,260.09/708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.64

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