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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.33, 1,059.41 and 415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.33, 1,059.41 and 415.14 is: 620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.33 : 1,059.41 = 415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.33/1,059.41 = 415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.33x = 1,059.41 × 415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.33x = 439,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,803.47/708.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.90

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