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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 1,052.63 and 409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 1,052.63 and 409.88 is: 614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 1,052.63 = 409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/1,052.63 = 409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 1,052.63 × 409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 431,449.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,449.94/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.58

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