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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.84, 975.51 and 412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.84, 975.51 and 412.12 is: 568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.84 : 975.51 = 412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.84/975.51 = 412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.84x = 975.51 × 412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.84x = 402,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,027.18/706.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.77

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