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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.65, 1,073.95 and 407.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.65, 1,073.95 and 407.85 is: 611.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.65 : 1,073.95 = 407.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.65/1,073.95 = 407.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.65x = 1,073.95 × 407.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.65x = 438,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,010.51/716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.19

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