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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.02, 1,059.02 and 417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.02, 1,059.02 and 417.25 is: 625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.02 : 1,059.02 = 417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.02/1,059.02 = 417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.02x = 1,059.02 × 417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.02x = 441,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,876.10/706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.87

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