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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.78, 975.36 and 411.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.78, 975.36 and 411.99 is: 568.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.78 : 975.36 = 411.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.78/975.36 = 411.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.78x = 975.36 × 411.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.78x = 401,839.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,839.62/706.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.55

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