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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706, 974.40 and 407.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706, 974.40 and 407.19 is: 562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 974.40 = 407.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/974.40 = 407.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 974.40 × 407.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 396,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,769.39/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.00

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