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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.40, 1,073.52 and 408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.40, 1,073.52 and 408.06 is: 611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.40 : 1,073.52 = 408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.40/1,073.52 = 408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.40x = 1,073.52 × 408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.40x = 438,060.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,060.57/716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.47

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