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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.14, 1,048.76 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.14, 1,048.76 and 410.88 is: 615.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.14 : 1,048.76 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.14/1,048.76 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.14x = 1,048.76 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.14x = 430,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,914.51/700.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.47

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