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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.78, 1,054.17 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.78, 1,054.17 and 410.46 is: 615.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.78 : 1,054.17 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.78/1,054.17 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.78x = 1,054.17 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.78x = 432,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,694.62/702.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.69

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