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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.96, 1,061.54 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.96, 1,061.54 and 416.22 is: 623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.96 : 1,061.54 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.96/1,061.54 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.96x = 1,061.54 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.96x = 441,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,828.87/708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.21

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