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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.97, 1,078.88 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.97, 1,078.88 and 411.26 is: 617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.97 : 1,078.88 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.97/1,078.88 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.97x = 1,078.88 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.97x = 443,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,692.74/718.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.13

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