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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.29, 974.66 and 391.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.29, 974.66 and 391.57 is: 540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.29 : 974.66 = 391.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.29/974.66 = 391.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.29x = 974.66 × 391.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.29x = 381,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,647.62/706.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.36

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