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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.70, 1,071.62 and 372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.70, 1,071.62 and 372.98 is: 558.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.70 : 1,071.62 = 372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.70/1,071.62 = 372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.70x = 1,071.62 × 372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.70x = 399,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,692.83/715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.46

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