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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.65, 1,072.85 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.65, 1,072.85 and 277.20 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.65 : 1,072.85 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.65/1,072.85 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.65x = 1,072.85 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.65x = 297,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,394.02/715.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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