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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.06, 1,056.54 and 411.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.06, 1,056.54 and 411.83 is: 618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.06 : 1,056.54 = 411.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.06/1,056.54 = 411.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.06x = 1,056.54 × 411.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.06x = 435,114.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,114.87/704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.01

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