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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.57, 1,056.78 and 416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.57, 1,056.78 and 416.61 is: 624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.57 : 1,056.78 = 416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.57/1,056.78 = 416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.57x = 1,056.78 × 416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.57x = 440,265.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,265.12/704.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.88

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