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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.73, 976.77 and 412.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.73, 976.77 and 412.89 is: 569.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.73 : 976.77 = 412.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.73/976.77 = 412.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.73x = 976.77 × 412.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.73x = 403,298.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,298.57/707.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.85

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