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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.35, 1,056.44 and 413.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.35, 1,056.44 and 413.15 is: 617.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.35 : 1,056.44 = 413.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.35/1,056.44 = 413.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.35x = 1,056.44 × 413.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.35x = 436,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,469.88/706.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.93

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