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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.76, 1,077.81 and 410.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.76, 1,077.81 and 410.75 is: 615.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.76 : 1,077.81 = 410.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.76/1,077.81 = 410.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.76x = 1,077.81 × 410.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.76x = 442,705.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,705.07/718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.93

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