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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.79, 1,081.04 and 609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.79, 1,081.04 and 609.44 is: 916.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.79 : 1,081.04 = 609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.79/1,081.04 = 609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.79x = 1,081.04 × 609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.79x = 658,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,820.57/718.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.58

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