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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.78, 976.56 and 412.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.78, 976.56 and 412.94 is: 569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.78 : 976.56 = 412.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.78/976.56 = 412.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.78x = 976.56 × 412.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.78x = 403,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,260.69/707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.75

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