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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.16, 974.51 and 391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.16, 974.51 and 391.45 is: 540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.16 : 974.51 = 391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.16/974.51 = 391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.16x = 974.51 × 391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.16x = 381,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,475.20/706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.21

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