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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.43, 1,075.17 and 423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.43, 1,075.17 and 423.07 is: 635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.43 : 1,075.17 = 423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.43/1,075.17 = 423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.43x = 1,075.17 × 423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.43x = 454,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,870.06/715.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.80

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