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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.62, 975.09 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.62, 975.09 and 391.86 is: 540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.62 : 975.09 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.62/975.09 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.62x = 975.09 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.62x = 382,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,098.77/706.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.74

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