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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.83, 975.34 and 411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.83, 975.34 and 411.89 is: 568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.83 : 975.34 = 411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.83/975.34 = 411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.83x = 975.34 × 411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.83x = 401,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,728.43/706.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.36

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