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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.75, 977.99 and 414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.75, 977.99 and 414.01 is: 571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.75 : 977.99 = 414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.75/977.99 = 414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.75x = 977.99 × 414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.75x = 404,897.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,897.64/708.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.28

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