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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.39, 974.80 and 391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.39, 974.80 and 391.67 is: 540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.39 : 974.80 = 391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.39/974.80 = 391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.39x = 974.80 × 391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.39x = 381,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,799.19/706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.50

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