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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.15, 1,051.19 and 408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.15, 1,051.19 and 408.76 is: 611.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.15 : 1,051.19 = 408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.15/1,051.19 = 408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.15x = 1,051.19 × 408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.15x = 429,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,677.12/702.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.94

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