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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.89, 1,059.93 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.89, 1,059.93 and 418.53 is: 627.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.89 : 1,059.93 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.89/1,059.93 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.89x = 1,059.93 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.89x = 443,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,612.50/706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.56

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