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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.39, 1,060.68 and 419.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.39, 1,060.68 and 419.03 is: 628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.39 : 1,060.68 = 419.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.39/1,060.68 = 419.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.39x = 1,060.68 × 419.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.39x = 444,456.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,456.74/707.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.31

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