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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.94, 1,059.40 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.94, 1,059.40 and 414.50 is: 621.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.94 : 1,059.40 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.94/1,059.40 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.94x = 1,059.40 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.94x = 439,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,128.12/706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.17

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