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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.95, 1,074.01 and 407.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.95, 1,074.01 and 407.87 is: 611.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.95 : 1,074.01 = 407.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.95/1,074.01 = 407.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.95x = 1,074.01 × 407.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.95x = 438,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,056.46/716.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.00

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