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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.68, 1,055.56 and 415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.68, 1,055.56 and 415.96 is: 623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.68 : 1,055.56 = 415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.68/1,055.56 = 415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.68x = 1,055.56 × 415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.68x = 439,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,070.74/704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.08

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