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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.39, 975.58 and 541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.39, 975.58 and 541.15 is: 747.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.39 : 975.58 = 541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.39/975.58 = 541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.39x = 975.58 × 541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.39x = 527,931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,931.33/706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.37

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