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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.25, 1,057.92 and 418.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.25, 1,057.92 and 418.51 is: 627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.25 : 1,057.92 = 418.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.25/1,057.92 = 418.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.25x = 1,057.92 × 418.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.25x = 442,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,750.10/705.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.79

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