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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.38, 1,071.55 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.38, 1,071.55 and 407.08 is: 609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.38 : 1,071.55 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.38/1,071.55 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.38x = 1,071.55 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.38x = 436,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,203.54/715.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.75

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