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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.97, 974.19 and 391.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.97, 974.19 and 391.19 is: 539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.97 : 974.19 = 391.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.97/974.19 = 391.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.97x = 974.19 × 391.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.97x = 381,093.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,093.39/705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.82

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