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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.84, 981.02 and 412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.84, 981.02 and 412.12 is: 568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.84 : 981.02 = 412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.84/981.02 = 412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.84x = 981.02 × 412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.84x = 404,297.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,297.96/710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.76

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