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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.52, 1,074.96 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.52, 1,074.96 and 409.04 is: 612.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.52 : 1,074.96 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.52/1,074.96 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.52x = 1,074.96 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.52x = 439,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,701.64/717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.81

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