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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.15, 1,072.73 and 659.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.15, 1,072.73 and 659.95 is: 989.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.15 : 1,072.73 = 659.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.15/1,072.73 = 659.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.15x = 1,072.73 × 659.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.15x = 707,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,944.86/715.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.93

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