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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.17, 1,069.83 and 616.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.17, 1,069.83 and 616.23 is: 921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.17 : 1,069.83 = 616.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.17/1,069.83 = 616.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.17x = 1,069.83 × 616.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.17x = 659,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,261.34/715.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.82

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