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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.55, 1,050.82 and 411.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.55, 1,050.82 and 411.38 is: 617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.55 : 1,050.82 = 411.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.55/1,050.82 = 411.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.55x = 1,050.82 × 411.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.55x = 432,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,280.05/700.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.06

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