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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.74, 1,073.13 and 403.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.74, 1,073.13 and 403.41 is: 604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.74 : 1,073.13 = 403.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.74/1,073.13 = 403.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.74x = 1,073.13 × 403.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.74x = 432,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,911.37/715.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.84

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