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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.06, 1,072.59 and 441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.06, 1,072.59 and 441.25 is: 661.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.06 : 1,072.59 = 441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.06/1,072.59 = 441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.06x = 1,072.59 × 441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.06x = 473,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,278.48/715.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.87

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