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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.92, 975.56 and 412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.92, 975.56 and 412.22 is: 568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.92 : 975.56 = 412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.92/975.56 = 412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.92x = 975.56 × 412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.92x = 402,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,145.34/706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.87

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