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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.85, 1,076.02 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.85, 1,076.02 and 409.04 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.85 : 1,076.02 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.85/1,076.02 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.85x = 1,076.02 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.85x = 440,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,135.22/717.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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