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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.39, 1,073.22 and 407.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.39, 1,073.22 and 407.59 is: 611.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.39 : 1,073.22 = 407.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.39/1,073.22 = 407.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.39x = 1,073.22 × 407.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.39x = 437,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,433.74/715.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.46

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