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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.75, 974.12 and 411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.75, 974.12 and 411.06 is: 567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.75 : 974.12 = 411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.75/974.12 = 411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.75x = 974.12 × 411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.75x = 400,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,423.36/705.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.38

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