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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.08, 1,054.23 and 411.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.08, 1,054.23 and 411.33 is: 615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.08 : 1,054.23 = 411.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.08/1,054.23 = 411.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.08x = 1,054.23 × 411.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.08x = 433,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,636.43/704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.89

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