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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.67, 1,058.51 and 415.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.67, 1,058.51 and 415.21 is: 622.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.67 : 1,058.51 = 415.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.67/1,058.51 = 415.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.67x = 1,058.51 × 415.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.67x = 439,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,498.64/705.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.81

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