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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.45, 1,074.76 and 408.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.45, 1,074.76 and 408.37 is: 611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.45 : 1,074.76 = 408.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.45/1,074.76 = 408.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.45x = 1,074.76 × 408.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.45x = 438,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,899.74/717.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.75

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