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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.25, 974.63 and 395.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.25, 974.63 and 395.75 is: 546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.25 : 974.63 = 395.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.25/974.63 = 395.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.25x = 974.63 × 395.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.25x = 385,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,709.82/706.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.14

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