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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 1,050.74 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 1,050.74 and 408.18 is: 611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 1,050.74 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/1,050.74 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 1,050.74 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 428,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,889.01/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.48

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