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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.23, 1,072.71 and 533.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.23, 1,072.71 and 533.79 is: 800.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.23 : 1,072.71 = 533.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.23/1,072.71 = 533.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.23x = 1,072.71 × 533.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.23x = 572,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,601.87/715.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.58

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