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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.55, 1,060.34 and 414.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.55, 1,060.34 and 414.42 is: 621.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.55 : 1,060.34 = 414.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.55/1,060.34 = 414.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.55x = 1,060.34 × 414.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.55x = 439,424.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,424.03/707.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.05

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