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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.67, 1,060.79 and 414.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.67, 1,060.79 and 414.51 is: 622.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.67 : 1,060.79 = 414.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.67/1,060.79 = 414.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.67x = 1,060.79 × 414.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.67x = 439,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,705.99/706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.23

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