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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 1,053.72 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 1,053.72 and 413.20 is: 620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 1,053.72 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/1,053.72 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 1,053.72 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 435,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,397.10/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.08

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