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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.93, 1,078.79 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.93, 1,078.79 and 411.04 is: 616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.93 : 1,078.79 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.93/1,078.79 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.93x = 1,078.79 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.93x = 443,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,424.17/718.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.79

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