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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.50, 1,059.57 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.50, 1,059.57 and 418.14 is: 627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.50 : 1,059.57 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.50/1,059.57 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.50x = 1,059.57 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.50x = 443,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,048.60/706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.10

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