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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.09, 975.83 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.09, 975.83 and 412.38 is: 569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.09 : 975.83 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.09/975.83 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.09x = 975.83 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.09x = 402,410.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,410.71/707.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.11

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