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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.30, 1,004.30 and 715.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.30, 1,004.30 and 715.30 is: 1,004.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.30 : 1,004.30 = 715.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.30/1,004.30 = 715.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.30x = 1,004.30 × 715.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.30x = 718,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,375.79/715.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.30

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