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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.72, 1,053.73 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.72, 1,053.73 and 410.32 is: 615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.72 : 1,053.73 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.72/1,053.73 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.72x = 1,053.73 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.72x = 432,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,366.49/702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.28

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