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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.83, 975.60 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.83, 975.60 and 412.29 is: 569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.83 : 975.60 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.83/975.60 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.83x = 975.60 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.83x = 402,230.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,230.12/706.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.06

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