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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.79, 1,074.59 and 608.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.79, 1,074.59 and 608.27 is: 913.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.79 : 1,074.59 = 608.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.79/1,074.59 = 608.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.79x = 1,074.59 × 608.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.79x = 653,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,640.86/715.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.17

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