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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.69, 1,078.54 and 410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.69, 1,078.54 and 410.79 is: 616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.69 : 1,078.54 = 410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.69/1,078.54 = 410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.69x = 1,078.54 × 410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.69x = 443,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,052.42/718.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.47

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