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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.86, 1,054.30 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.86, 1,054.30 and 414.50 is: 621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.86 : 1,054.30 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.86/1,054.30 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.86x = 1,054.30 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.86x = 437,007.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,007.35/702.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.76

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