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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.32, 1,074.58 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.32, 1,074.58 and 408.24 is: 611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.32 : 1,074.58 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.32/1,074.58 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.32x = 1,074.58 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.32x = 438,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,686.54/717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.56

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