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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.47, 1,056.36 and 412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.47, 1,056.36 and 412.07 is: 617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.47 : 1,056.36 = 412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.47/1,056.36 = 412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.47x = 1,056.36 × 412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.47x = 435,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,294.27/704.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.90

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