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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.11, 1,077.58 and 406.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.11, 1,077.58 and 406.01 is: 609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.11 : 1,077.58 = 406.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.11/1,077.58 = 406.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.11x = 1,077.58 × 406.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.11x = 437,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,501.85/718.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.24

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