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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.08, 1,053.72 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.08, 1,053.72 and 416.08 is: 622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.08 : 1,053.72 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.08/1,053.72 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.08x = 1,053.72 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.08x = 438,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,431.82/704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.70

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