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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.67, 975.17 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.67, 975.17 and 391.94 is: 540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.67 : 975.17 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.67/975.17 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.67x = 975.17 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.67x = 382,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,211.55/706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.87

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