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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.11, 1,071.18 and 577.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.11, 1,071.18 and 577.41 is: 864.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.11 : 1,071.18 = 577.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.11/1,071.18 = 577.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.11x = 1,071.18 × 577.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.11x = 618,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,510.04/715.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.92

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