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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.67, 977.98 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.67, 977.98 and 389.64 is: 537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.67 : 977.98 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.67/977.98 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.67x = 977.98 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.67x = 381,056.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,056.40/708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.71

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