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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.02, 974.32 and 391.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.02, 974.32 and 391.30 is: 540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.02 : 974.32 = 391.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.02/974.32 = 391.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.02x = 974.32 × 391.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.02x = 381,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,251.42/706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.00

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