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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.85, 1,070.57 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.85, 1,070.57 and 275.15 is: 412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.85 : 1,070.57 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.85/1,070.57 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.85x = 1,070.57 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.85x = 294,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,570.70/713.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.65

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