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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 1,055.82 and 415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 1,055.82 and 415.64 is: 623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 1,055.82 = 415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/1,055.82 = 415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 1,055.82 × 415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 438,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,841.02/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.35

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