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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.70, 1,075.67 and 409.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.70, 1,075.67 and 409.17 is: 614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.70 : 1,075.67 = 409.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.70/1,075.67 = 409.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.70x = 1,075.67 × 409.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.70x = 440,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,129.85/716.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.11

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