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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.32, 1,071.96 and 406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.32, 1,071.96 and 406.98 is: 609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.32 : 1,071.96 = 406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.32/1,071.96 = 406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.32x = 1,071.96 × 406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.32x = 436,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,266.28/715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.89

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