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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.83, 1,076.52 and 409.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.83, 1,076.52 and 409.75 is: 613.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.83 : 1,076.52 = 409.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.83/1,076.52 = 409.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.83x = 1,076.52 × 409.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.83x = 441,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,104.07/718.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.64

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