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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.31, 972.99 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.31, 972.99 and 540.46 is: 744.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.31 : 972.99 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.31/972.99 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.31x = 972.99 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.31x = 525,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,862.18/706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.52

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