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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.41, 974.88 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.41, 974.88 and 391.73 is: 540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.41 : 974.88 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.41/974.88 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.41x = 974.88 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.41x = 381,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,889.74/706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.61

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