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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 1,050.87 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 1,050.87 and 414.02 is: 619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 1,050.87 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/1,050.87 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 1,050.87 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 435,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,081.20/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.76

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