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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.80, 1,052.16 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.80, 1,052.16 and 412.56 is: 619.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.80 : 1,052.16 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.80/1,052.16 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.80x = 1,052.16 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.80x = 434,079.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,079.13/700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.41

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