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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.79, 974.03 and 391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.79, 974.03 and 391.09 is: 539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.79 : 974.03 = 391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.79/974.03 = 391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.79x = 974.03 × 391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.79x = 380,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,933.85/705.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.72

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