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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.84, 976.57 and 412.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.84, 976.57 and 412.86 is: 569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.84 : 976.57 = 412.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.84/976.57 = 412.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.84x = 976.57 × 412.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.84x = 403,184.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,184.63/707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.60

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