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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.56, 975.02 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.56, 975.02 and 411.82 is: 568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.56 : 975.02 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.56/975.02 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.56x = 975.02 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.56x = 401,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,532.74/706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.29

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