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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.25, 975.92 and 412.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.25, 975.92 and 412.51 is: 569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.25 : 975.92 = 412.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.25/975.92 = 412.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.25x = 975.92 × 412.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.25x = 402,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,575.35/707.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.21

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