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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.12, 974.27 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.12, 974.27 and 411.35 is: 567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.12 : 974.27 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.12/974.27 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.12x = 974.27 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.12x = 400,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,762.12/706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.56

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