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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.20, 1,061.04 and 419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.20, 1,061.04 and 419 is: 627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.20 : 1,061.04 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.20/1,061.04 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.20x = 1,061.04 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.20x = 444,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,575.76/708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.75

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