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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.72, 1,057.04 and 417.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.72, 1,057.04 and 417.98 is: 626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.72 : 1,057.04 = 417.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.72/1,057.04 = 417.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.72x = 1,057.04 × 417.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.72x = 441,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,821.58/704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.95

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