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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.05, 1,070.52 and 406.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.05, 1,070.52 and 406.17 is: 608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.05 : 1,070.52 = 406.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.05/1,070.52 = 406.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.05x = 1,070.52 × 406.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.05x = 434,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,813.11/715.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.09

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