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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.66, 1,077.23 and 410.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.66, 1,077.23 and 410.13 is: 615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.66 : 1,077.23 = 410.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.66/1,077.23 = 410.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.66x = 1,077.23 × 410.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.66x = 441,805.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,805.37/717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.62

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