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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.28, 1,070.15 and 533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.28, 1,070.15 and 533.48 is: 798.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.28 : 1,070.15 = 533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.28/1,070.15 = 533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.28x = 1,070.15 × 533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.28x = 570,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,895.60/715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.15

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