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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.98, 1,051.89 and 409.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.98, 1,051.89 and 409.57 is: 613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.98 : 1,051.89 = 409.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.98/1,051.89 = 409.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.98x = 1,051.89 × 409.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.98x = 430,822.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,822.59/701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.72

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