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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.26, 974.61 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.26, 974.61 and 411.54 is: 567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.26 : 974.61 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.26/974.61 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.26x = 974.61 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.26x = 401,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,091.00/706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.91

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