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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.44, 1,050.88 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.44, 1,050.88 and 411.52 is: 616.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.44 : 1,050.88 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.44/1,050.88 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.44x = 1,050.88 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.44x = 432,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,458.14/701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.53

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