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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 1,055.73 and 412.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 1,055.73 and 412.33 is: 617.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 1,055.73 = 412.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/1,055.73 = 412.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 1,055.73 × 412.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 435,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,309.15/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.39

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