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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.95, 1,078.51 and 410.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.95, 1,078.51 and 410.87 is: 615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.95 : 1,078.51 = 410.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.95/1,078.51 = 410.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.95x = 1,078.51 × 410.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.95x = 443,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,127.40/719.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.50

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