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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.10, 975.66 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.10, 975.66 and 412.38 is: 569.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.10 : 975.66 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.10/975.66 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.10x = 975.66 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.10x = 402,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,342.67/707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.00

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