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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.96, 1,079.51 and 411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.96, 1,079.51 and 411.16 is: 617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.96 : 1,079.51 = 411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.96/1,079.51 = 411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.96x = 1,079.51 × 411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.96x = 443,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,846.96/718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.35

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