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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.74, 1,076.09 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.74, 1,076.09 and 563.52 is: 847.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.74 : 1,076.09 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.74/1,076.09 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.74x = 1,076.09 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.74x = 606,399.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,399.45/715.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.24

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