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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.42, 1,078.09 and 410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.42, 1,078.09 and 410.49 is: 616.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.42 : 1,078.09 = 410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.42/1,078.09 = 410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.42x = 1,078.09 × 410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.42x = 442,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,545.16/718.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.00

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