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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.97, 1,061.34 and 414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.97, 1,061.34 and 414.75 is: 621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.97 : 1,061.34 = 414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.97/1,061.34 = 414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.97x = 1,061.34 × 414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.97x = 440,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,190.77/707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.76

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