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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.95, 1,057.61 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.95, 1,057.61 and 412.70 is: 619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.95 : 1,057.61 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.95/1,057.61 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.95x = 1,057.61 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.95x = 436,471.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,471.97/704.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.15

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