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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.64, 1,056.96 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.64, 1,056.96 and 415.92 is: 623.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.64 : 1,056.96 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.64/1,056.96 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.64x = 1,056.96 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.64x = 439,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,610.80/704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.88

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