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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.02, 1,069.92 and 437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.02, 1,069.92 and 437.58 is: 654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.02 : 1,069.92 = 437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.02/1,069.92 = 437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.02x = 1,069.92 × 437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.02x = 468,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,175.59/715.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.77

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