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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.71, 1,075.95 and 408.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.71, 1,075.95 and 408.51 is: 612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.71 : 1,075.95 = 408.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.71/1,075.95 = 408.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.71x = 1,075.95 × 408.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.71x = 439,536.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,536.33/717.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.42

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