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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.72, 1,063.86 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.72, 1,063.86 and 417.40 is: 625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.72 : 1,063.86 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.72/1,063.86 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.72x = 1,063.86 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.72x = 444,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,055.16/709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.68

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