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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.26, 1,062.81 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.26, 1,062.81 and 416.58 is: 624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.26 : 1,062.81 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.26/1,062.81 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.26x = 1,062.81 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.26x = 442,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,745.39/709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.24

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