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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.62, 1,073.79 and 533.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.62, 1,073.79 and 533.38 is: 800.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.62 : 1,073.79 = 533.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.62/1,073.79 = 533.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.62x = 1,073.79 × 533.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.62x = 572,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,738.11/715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.34

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