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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.99, 1,058.63 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.99, 1,058.63 and 413.56 is: 620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.99 : 1,058.63 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.99/1,058.63 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.99x = 1,058.63 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.99x = 437,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,800.61/705.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.12

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