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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715, 1,071.04 and 599.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715, 1,071.04 and 599.11 is: 897.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715 : 1,071.04 = 599.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715/1,071.04 = 599.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715x = 1,071.04 × 599.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715x = 641,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,670.77/715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.44

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