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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.42, 1,052.37 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.42, 1,052.37 and 413.70 is: 619.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.42 : 1,052.37 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.42/1,052.37 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.42x = 1,052.37 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.42x = 435,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,365.47/702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.81

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