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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.91, 1,076.85 and 410.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.91, 1,076.85 and 410.61 is: 615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.91 : 1,076.85 = 410.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.91/1,076.85 = 410.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.91x = 1,076.85 × 410.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.91x = 442,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,165.38/718.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.05

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