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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.75, 978.06 and 414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.75, 978.06 and 414.03 is: 571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.75 : 978.06 = 414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.75/978.06 = 414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.75x = 978.06 × 414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.75x = 404,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,946.18/708.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.35

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