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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.55, 1,056.45 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.55, 1,056.45 and 412.14 is: 617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.55 : 1,056.45 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.55/1,056.45 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.55x = 1,056.45 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.55x = 435,405.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,405.30/704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.99

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