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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 974.21 and 407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 974.21 and 407.23 is: 562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 974.21 = 407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/974.21 = 407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 974.21 × 407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 396,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,723.07/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.00

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