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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.34, 1,076.63 and 409.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.34, 1,076.63 and 409.34 is: 614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.34 : 1,076.63 = 409.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.34/1,076.63 = 409.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.34x = 1,076.63 × 409.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.34x = 440,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,707.72/717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.36

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