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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.15, 1,075.70 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.15, 1,075.70 and 409.84 is: 613.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.15 : 1,075.70 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.15/1,075.70 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.15x = 1,075.70 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.15x = 440,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,867.26/718.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.90

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