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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.77, 1,077.11 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.77, 1,077.11 and 410.22 is: 615.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.77 : 1,077.11 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.77/1,077.11 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.77x = 1,077.11 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.77x = 441,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,850.01/717.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.59

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