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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.35, 1,076.77 and 409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.35, 1,076.77 and 409.54 is: 613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.35 : 1,076.77 = 409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.35/1,076.77 = 409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.35x = 1,076.77 × 409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.35x = 440,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,980.39/718.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.88

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