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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.16, 1,058.97 and 417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.16, 1,058.97 and 417.26 is: 625.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.16 : 1,058.97 = 417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.16/1,058.97 = 417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.16x = 1,058.97 × 417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.16x = 441,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,865.82/706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.73

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