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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.19, 1,055.25 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.19, 1,055.25 and 411 is: 615.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.19 : 1,055.25 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.19/1,055.25 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.19x = 1,055.25 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.19x = 433,707.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,707.75/704.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.90

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