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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 974.13 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 974.13 and 411.12 is: 567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 974.13 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/974.13 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 974.13 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 400,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,484.33/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.39

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