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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.10, 1,073.04 and 441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.10, 1,073.04 and 441.86 is: 663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.10 : 1,073.04 = 441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.10/1,073.04 = 441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.10x = 1,073.04 × 441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.10x = 474,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,133.45/715.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.03

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