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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.74, 973.80 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.74, 973.80 and 411 is: 567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.74 : 973.80 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.74/973.80 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.74x = 973.80 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.74x = 400,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,231.80/705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.11

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