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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.26, 1,075.56 and 409.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.26, 1,075.56 and 409.25 is: 613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.26 : 1,075.56 = 409.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.26/1,075.56 = 409.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.26x = 1,075.56 × 409.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.26x = 440,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,167.55/717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.68

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