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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.70, 1,073.55 and 676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.70, 1,073.55 and 676.10 is: 1,014.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.70 : 1,073.55 = 676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.70/1,073.55 = 676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.70x = 1,073.55 × 676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.70x = 725,827.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,827.16/715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.15

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