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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.68, 977.98 and 393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.68, 977.98 and 393.98 is: 543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.68 : 977.98 = 393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.68/977.98 = 393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.68x = 977.98 × 393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.68x = 385,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,298.69/708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.69

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