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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.42, 1,073.43 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.42, 1,073.43 and 407.52 is: 611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.42 : 1,073.43 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.42/1,073.43 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.42x = 1,073.43 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.42x = 437,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,444.19/715.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.45

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