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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.57, 975.09 and 407.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.57, 975.09 and 407.89 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.57 : 975.09 = 407.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.57/975.09 = 407.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.57x = 975.09 × 407.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.57x = 397,729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,729.46/706.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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