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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.43, 974.40 and 541.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.43, 974.40 and 541.65 is: 748.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.43 : 974.40 = 541.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.43/974.40 = 541.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.43x = 974.40 × 541.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.43x = 527,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,785.38/705.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.18

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