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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.44, 974.85 and 391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.44, 974.85 and 391.74 is: 540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.44 : 974.85 = 391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.44/974.85 = 391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.44x = 974.85 × 391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.44x = 381,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,887.74/706.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.58

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