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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.23, 1,071.60 and 550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.23, 1,071.60 and 550.53 is: 824.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.23 : 1,071.60 = 550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.23/1,071.60 = 550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.23x = 1,071.60 × 550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.23x = 589,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,947.95/715.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.84

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