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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.79, 974.10 and 411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.79, 974.10 and 411.22 is: 567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.79 : 974.10 = 411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.79/974.10 = 411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.79x = 974.10 × 411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.79x = 400,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,569.40/705.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.55

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