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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.70, 975.21 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.70, 975.21 and 391.94 is: 540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.70 : 975.21 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.70/975.21 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.70x = 975.21 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.70x = 382,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,223.81/706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.86

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