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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.05, 1,072.35 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.05, 1,072.35 and 440.73 is: 660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.05 : 1,072.35 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.05/1,072.35 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.05x = 1,072.35 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.05x = 472,616.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,616.82/715.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.96

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