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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.67, 1,060.01 and 416.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.67, 1,060.01 and 416.21 is: 624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.67 : 1,060.01 = 416.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.67/1,060.01 = 416.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.67x = 1,060.01 × 416.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.67x = 441,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,186.76/706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.32

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