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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.82, 1,073.66 and 441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.82, 1,073.66 and 441.95 is: 662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.82 : 1,073.66 = 441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.82/1,073.66 = 441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.82x = 1,073.66 × 441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.82x = 474,496.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,496.46/715.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.88

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