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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.95, 1,075.51 and 408.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.95, 1,075.51 and 408.87 is: 612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.95 : 1,075.51 = 408.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.95/1,075.51 = 408.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.95x = 1,075.51 × 408.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.95x = 439,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,743.77/717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.50

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