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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.55, 974.99 and 391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.55, 974.99 and 391.78 is: 540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.55 : 974.99 = 391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.55/974.99 = 391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.55x = 974.99 × 391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.55x = 381,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,974.75/706.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.62

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