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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.76, 1,074 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.76, 1,074 and 277 is: 415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.76 : 1,074 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.76/1,074 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.76x = 1,074 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.76x = 297,498
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,498/715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.64

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