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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.52, 1,072.26 and 423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.52, 1,072.26 and 423.09 is: 634.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.52 : 1,072.26 = 423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.52/1,072.26 = 423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.52x = 1,072.26 × 423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.52x = 453,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,662.48/715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.03

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