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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 1,052.94 and 413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 1,052.94 and 413.80 is: 620.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 1,052.94 = 413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/1,052.94 = 413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 1,052.94 × 413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 435,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,706.57/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.06

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