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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.07, 1,073.18 and 408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.07, 1,073.18 and 408.06 is: 611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.07 : 1,073.18 = 408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.07/1,073.18 = 408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.07x = 1,073.18 × 408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.07x = 437,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,919.79/716.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.56

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