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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.09, 1,063.62 and 418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.09, 1,063.62 and 418.61 is: 627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.09 : 1,063.62 = 418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.09/1,063.62 = 418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.09x = 1,063.62 × 418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.09x = 445,244.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,244.63/709.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.91

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