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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.45, 1,078.32 and 411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.45, 1,078.32 and 411.51 is: 616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.45 : 1,078.32 = 411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.45/1,078.32 = 411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.45x = 1,078.32 × 411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.45x = 443,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,742.74/719.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.78

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