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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.66, 975.14 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.66, 975.14 and 391.92 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.66 : 975.14 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.66/975.14 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.66x = 975.14 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.66x = 382,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,176.87/706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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