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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.66, 1,050.72 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.66, 1,050.72 and 411.76 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.66 : 1,050.72 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.66/1,050.72 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.66x = 1,050.72 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.66x = 432,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,644.47/700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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