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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.01, 975.72 and 412.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.01, 975.72 and 412.21 is: 568.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.01 : 975.72 = 412.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.01/975.72 = 412.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.01x = 975.72 × 412.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.01x = 402,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,201.54/707.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.88

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