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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.97, 1,062.84 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.97, 1,062.84 and 415.75 is: 623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.97 : 1,062.84 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.97/1,062.84 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.97x = 1,062.84 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.97x = 441,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,875.73/708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.26

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