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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.93, 974.15 and 391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.93, 974.15 and 391.18 is: 539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.93 : 974.15 = 391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.93/974.15 = 391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.93x = 974.15 × 391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.93x = 381,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,068.00/705.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.81

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