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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.89, 975.54 and 412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.89, 975.54 and 412.26 is: 568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.89 : 975.54 = 412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.89/975.54 = 412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.89x = 975.54 × 412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.89x = 402,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,176.12/706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.94

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