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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.56, 1,073.54 and 455.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.56, 1,073.54 and 455.95 is: 684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.56 : 1,073.54 = 455.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.56/1,073.54 = 455.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.56x = 1,073.54 × 455.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.56x = 489,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,480.56/715.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.05

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