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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.09, 1,052.89 and 409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.09, 1,052.89 and 409.48 is: 614.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.09 : 1,052.89 = 409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.09/1,052.89 = 409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.09x = 1,052.89 × 409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.09x = 431,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,137.40/702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.08

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