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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.95, 974.24 and 391.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.95, 974.24 and 391.25 is: 539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.95 : 974.24 = 391.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.95/974.24 = 391.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.95x = 974.24 × 391.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.95x = 381,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,167.51/705.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.93

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