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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.00, 974.28 and 391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.00, 974.28 and 391.27 is: 539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.00 : 974.28 = 391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.00/974.28 = 391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.00x = 974.28 × 391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.00x = 381,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,201.66/706.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.95

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