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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.78, 975.32 and 412.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.78, 975.32 and 412.00 is: 568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.78 : 975.32 = 412.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.78/975.32 = 412.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.78x = 975.32 × 412.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.78x = 401,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,824.90/706.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.53

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