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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.51, 974.95 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.51, 974.95 and 391.77 is: 540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.51 : 974.95 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.51/974.95 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.51x = 974.95 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.51x = 381,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,956.16/706.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.62

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