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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.07, 1,072.60 and 440.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.07, 1,072.60 and 440.33 is: 660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.07 : 1,072.60 = 440.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.07/1,072.60 = 440.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.07x = 1,072.60 × 440.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.07x = 472,291.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,291.49/715.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.48

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