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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.80, 1,053.94 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.80, 1,053.94 and 410.40 is: 615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.80 : 1,053.94 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.80/1,053.94 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.80x = 1,053.94 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.80x = 432,536.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,536.98/702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.45

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