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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.60, 1,062.84 and 415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.60, 1,062.84 and 415.18 is: 622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.60 : 1,062.84 = 415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.60/1,062.84 = 415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.60x = 1,062.84 × 415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.60x = 441,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,267.25/708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.73

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