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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.19, 1,071.18 and 621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.19, 1,071.18 and 621.44 is: 930.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.19 : 1,071.18 = 621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.19/1,071.18 = 621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.19x = 1,071.18 × 621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.19x = 665,674.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,674.10/715.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.77

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