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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.58, 1,069.36 and 676.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.58, 1,069.36 and 676.09 is: 1,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.58 : 1,069.36 = 676.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.58/1,069.36 = 676.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.58x = 1,069.36 × 676.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.58x = 722,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,983.60/715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.35

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