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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.82, 1,073.88 and 423.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.82, 1,073.88 and 423.21 is: 634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.82 : 1,073.88 = 423.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.82/1,073.88 = 423.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.82x = 1,073.88 × 423.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.82x = 454,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,476.75/715.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.91

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