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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.72, 975.18 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.72, 975.18 and 411.94 is: 568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.72 : 975.18 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.72/975.18 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.72x = 975.18 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.72x = 401,715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,715.65/706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.42

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