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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.52, 974.76 and 411.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.52, 974.76 and 411.55 is: 567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.52 : 974.76 = 411.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.52/974.76 = 411.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.52x = 974.76 × 411.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.52x = 401,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,162.48/706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.80

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