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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.51, 1,056.90 and 415.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.51, 1,056.90 and 415.88 is: 623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.51 : 1,056.90 = 415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.51/1,056.90 = 415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.51x = 1,056.90 × 415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.51x = 439,538.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,538.29/704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.90

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