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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 1,051.68 and 412.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 1,051.68 and 412.24 is: 618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 1,051.68 = 412.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/1,051.68 = 412.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 1,051.68 × 412.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 433,544.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,544.56/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.82

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