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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.58, 1,080.45 and 411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.58, 1,080.45 and 411.78 is: 618.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.58 : 1,080.45 = 411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.58/1,080.45 = 411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.58x = 1,080.45 × 411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.58x = 444,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,907.70/719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.29

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