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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.48, 1,076.25 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.48, 1,076.25 and 407.13 is: 610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.48 : 1,076.25 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.48/1,076.25 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.48x = 1,076.25 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.48x = 438,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,173.66/717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.71

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