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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 1,057.80 and 412.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 1,057.80 and 412.82 is: 619.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 1,057.80 = 412.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/1,057.80 = 412.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 1,057.80 × 412.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 436,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,681.58/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.34

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