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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 1,054.80 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 1,054.80 and 415.20 is: 622.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 1,054.80 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/1,054.80 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 1,054.80 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 437,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,952.96/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.00

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