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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706, 974.33 and 391.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706, 974.33 and 391.29 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 974.33 = 391.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/974.33 = 391.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 974.33 × 391.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 381,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,245.59/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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