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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.08, 1,073.89 and 408.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.08, 1,073.89 and 408.00 is: 611.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.08 : 1,073.89 = 408.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.08/1,073.89 = 408.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.08x = 1,073.89 × 408.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.08x = 438,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,145.46/717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.01

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