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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.98, 1,075.60 and 408.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.98, 1,075.60 and 408.98 is: 613.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.98 : 1,075.60 = 408.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.98/1,075.60 = 408.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.98x = 1,075.60 × 408.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.98x = 439,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,898.89/716.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.54

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