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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.23, 1,075.80 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.23, 1,075.80 and 409.92 is: 614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.23 : 1,075.80 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.23/1,075.80 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.23x = 1,075.80 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.23x = 440,991.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,991.94/718.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.00

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