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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.79, 975.38 and 412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.79, 975.38 and 412.07 is: 568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.79 : 975.38 = 412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.79/975.38 = 412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.79x = 975.38 × 412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.79x = 401,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,922.78/706.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.66

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