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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.86, 975.27 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.86, 975.27 and 412.11 is: 568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.86 : 975.27 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.86/975.27 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.86x = 975.27 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.86x = 401,918.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,918.52/706.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.60

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