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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.53, 975.07 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.53, 975.07 and 391.86 is: 540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.53 : 975.07 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.53/975.07 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.53x = 975.07 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.53x = 382,090.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,090.93/706.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.80

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