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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.89, 1,061.43 and 419.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.89, 1,061.43 and 419.53 is: 629.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.89 : 1,061.43 = 419.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.89/1,061.43 = 419.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.89x = 1,061.43 × 419.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.89x = 445,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,301.73/707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.05

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