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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.97, 1,059.84 and 413.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.97, 1,059.84 and 413.75 is: 620.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.97 : 1,059.84 = 413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.97/1,059.84 = 413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.97x = 1,059.84 × 413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.97x = 438,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,508.80/706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.27

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