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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.48, 1,072.04 and 440.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.48, 1,072.04 and 440.99 is: 660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.48 : 1,072.04 = 440.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.48/1,072.04 = 440.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.48x = 1,072.04 × 440.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.48x = 472,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,754.66/715.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.75

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