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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.17, 974.47 and 391.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.17, 974.47 and 391.41 is: 540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.17 : 974.47 = 391.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.17/974.47 = 391.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.17x = 974.47 × 391.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.17x = 381,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,417.30/706.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.12

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