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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 1,056.24 and 417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 1,056.24 and 417.36 is: 626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 1,056.24 = 417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/1,056.24 = 417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 1,056.24 × 417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 440,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,832.33/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.09

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