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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.97, 1,056.95 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.97, 1,056.95 and 411.94 is: 616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.97 : 1,056.95 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.97/1,056.95 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.97x = 1,056.95 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.97x = 435,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,394.84/705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.74

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