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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 1,060.32 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 1,060.32 and 418.14 is: 626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 1,060.32 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/1,060.32 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 1,060.32 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 443,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,362.20/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.83

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