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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.35, 974.81 and 391.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.35, 974.81 and 391.65 is: 540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.35 : 974.81 = 391.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.35/974.81 = 391.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.35x = 974.81 × 391.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.35x = 381,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,784.94/706.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.50

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