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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.04, 1,077.05 and 409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.04, 1,077.05 and 409.12 is: 613.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.04 : 1,077.05 = 409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.04/1,077.05 = 409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.04x = 1,077.05 × 409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.04x = 440,641.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,641.03/718.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.67

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