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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 1,073.25 and 408.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 1,073.25 and 408.04 is: 611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 1,073.25 = 408.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/1,073.25 = 408.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 1,073.25 × 408.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 437,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,926.25/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.59

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