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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.94, 975.90 and 412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.94, 975.90 and 412.16 is: 568.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.94 : 975.90 = 412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.94/975.90 = 412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.94x = 975.90 × 412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.94x = 402,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,222.06/706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.97

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