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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 1,059.99 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 1,059.99 and 415.02 is: 621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 1,059.99 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/1,059.99 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 1,059.99 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 439,917.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,917.05/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.96

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