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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.49, 1,056.37 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.49, 1,056.37 and 412.56 is: 618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.49 : 1,056.37 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.49/1,056.37 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.49x = 1,056.37 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.49x = 435,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,814.98/704.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.62

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