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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.04, 1,071.75 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.04, 1,071.75 and 303.92 is: 455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.04 : 1,071.75 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.04/1,071.75 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.04x = 1,071.75 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.04x = 325,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,726.26/715.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.54

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