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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.29, 974.72 and 391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.29, 974.72 and 391.59 is: 540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.29 : 974.72 = 391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.29/974.72 = 391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.29x = 974.72 × 391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.29x = 381,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,688.65/706.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.41

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