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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.38, 1,075.65 and 409.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.38, 1,075.65 and 409.77 is: 613.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.38 : 1,075.65 = 409.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.38/1,075.65 = 409.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.38x = 1,075.65 × 409.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.38x = 440,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,769.10/718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.56

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