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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.04, 1,070.52 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.04, 1,070.52 and 533.28 is: 798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.04 : 1,070.52 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.04/1,070.52 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.04x = 1,070.52 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.04x = 570,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,886.91/715.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.40

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