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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.79, 1,061.45 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.79, 1,061.45 and 415.28 is: 622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.79 : 1,061.45 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.79/1,061.45 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.79x = 1,061.45 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.79x = 440,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,797.46/707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.78

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