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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.95, 1,079.06 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.95, 1,079.06 and 411.42 is: 617.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.95 : 1,079.06 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.95/1,079.06 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.95x = 1,079.06 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.95x = 443,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,944.81/718.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.49

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