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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.37, 1,069.15 and 615.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.37, 1,069.15 and 615.87 is: 923.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.37 : 1,069.15 = 615.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.37/1,069.15 = 615.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.37x = 1,069.15 × 615.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.37x = 658,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,455.87/713.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.02

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