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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.16, 1,072.56 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.16, 1,072.56 and 276.24 is: 414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.16 : 1,072.56 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.16/1,072.56 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.16x = 1,072.56 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.16x = 296,283.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,283.97/715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.29

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