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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.82, 1,064.97 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.82, 1,064.97 and 419.46 is: 631.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.82 : 1,064.97 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.82/1,064.97 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.82x = 1,064.97 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.82x = 446,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,712.32/707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.11

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