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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.64, 973.74 and 390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.64, 973.74 and 390.82 is: 539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.64 : 973.74 = 390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.64/973.74 = 390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.64x = 973.74 × 390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.64x = 380,557.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,557.07/705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.31

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