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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.54, 1,074.02 and 407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.54, 1,074.02 and 407.72 is: 611.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.54 : 1,074.02 = 407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.54/1,074.02 = 407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.54x = 1,074.02 × 407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.54x = 437,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,900.08/716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.14

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