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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 973.83 and 411.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 973.83 and 411.03 is: 567.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 973.83 = 411.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/973.83 = 411.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 973.83 × 411.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 400,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,273.34/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.14

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