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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.64, 1,073.48 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.64, 1,073.48 and 277.11 is: 415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.64 : 1,073.48 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.64/1,073.48 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.64x = 1,073.48 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.64x = 297,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,470.66/715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.67

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