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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.97, 974.31 and 391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.97, 974.31 and 391.27 is: 539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.97 : 974.31 = 391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.97/974.31 = 391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.97x = 974.31 × 391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.97x = 381,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,218.27/705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.99

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