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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.49, 1,078.62 and 411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.49, 1,078.62 and 411.80 is: 617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.49 : 1,078.62 = 411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.49/1,078.62 = 411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.49x = 1,078.62 × 411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.49x = 444,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,170.32/719.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.34

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