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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.56, 975.07 and 391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.56, 975.07 and 391.83 is: 540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.56 : 975.07 = 391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.56/975.07 = 391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.56x = 975.07 × 391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.56x = 382,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,059.72/706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.73

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