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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.29, 1,056.35 and 413.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.29, 1,056.35 and 413.09 is: 617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.29 : 1,056.35 = 413.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.29/1,056.35 = 413.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.29x = 1,056.35 × 413.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.29x = 436,365.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,365.56/706.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.83

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