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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.43, 1,073.75 and 408.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.43, 1,073.75 and 408.45 is: 612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.43 : 1,073.75 = 408.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.43/1,073.75 = 408.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.43x = 1,073.75 × 408.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.43x = 438,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,571.15/716.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.16

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