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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.10, 1,078.16 and 410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.10, 1,078.16 and 410.56 is: 616.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.10 : 1,078.16 = 410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.10/1,078.16 = 410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.10x = 1,078.16 × 410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.10x = 442,649.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,649.37/718.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.42

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