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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.46, 974.96 and 391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.46, 974.96 and 391.75 is: 540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.46 : 974.96 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.46/974.96 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.46x = 974.96 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.46x = 381,945.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,945.07/706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.65

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