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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.91, 1,075.35 and 409.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.91, 1,075.35 and 409.61 is: 613.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.91 : 1,075.35 = 409.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.91/1,075.35 = 409.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.91x = 1,075.35 × 409.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.91x = 440,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,471.14/717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.54

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