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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.25, 974.64 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.25, 974.64 and 391.50 is: 540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.25 : 974.64 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.25/974.64 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.25x = 974.64 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.25x = 381,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,571.56/706.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.28

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