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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.59, 975.12 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.59, 975.12 and 411.96 is: 568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.59 : 975.12 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.59/975.12 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.59x = 975.12 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.59x = 401,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,710.44/706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.52

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