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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.45, 1,076.26 and 409.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.45, 1,076.26 and 409.37 is: 613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.45 : 1,076.26 = 409.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.45/1,076.26 = 409.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.45x = 1,076.26 × 409.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.45x = 440,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,588.56/718.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.25

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