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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.56, 1,078.02 and 410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.56, 1,078.02 and 410.76 is: 616.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.56 : 1,078.02 = 410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.56/1,078.02 = 410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.56x = 1,078.02 × 410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.56x = 442,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,807.50/718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.24

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