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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.90, 974.07 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.90, 974.07 and 391.13 is: 539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.90 : 974.07 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.90/974.07 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.90x = 974.07 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.90x = 380,983.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,983.13/705.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.71

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