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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.10, 974.41 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.10, 974.41 and 395.60 is: 545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.10 : 974.41 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.10/974.41 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.10x = 974.41 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.10x = 385,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,476.60/706.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.92

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