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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.09, 1,072.75 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.09, 1,072.75 and 276.32 is: 414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.09 : 1,072.75 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.09/1,072.75 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.09x = 1,072.75 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.09x = 296,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,422.28/715.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.52

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