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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 973.98 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 973.98 and 391.11 is: 539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 973.98 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/973.98 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 973.98 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 380,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,933.32/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.69

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