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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.68, 975.04 and 407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.68, 975.04 and 407.94 is: 562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.68 : 975.04 = 407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.68/975.04 = 407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.68x = 975.04 × 407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.68x = 397,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,757.82/706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.85

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