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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 1,078.97 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 1,078.97 and 411.21 is: 617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 1,078.97 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/1,078.97 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 1,078.97 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 443,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,681.20/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.00

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