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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.80, 975.39 and 412.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.80, 975.39 and 412.05 is: 568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.80 : 975.39 = 412.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.80/975.39 = 412.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.80x = 975.39 × 412.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.80x = 401,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,909.45/706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.63

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