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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.16, 1,059.93 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.16, 1,059.93 and 418.26 is: 626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.16 : 1,059.93 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.16/1,059.93 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.16x = 1,059.93 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.16x = 443,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,326.32/707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.91

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