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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.88, 1,072.02 and 455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.88, 1,072.02 and 455.10 is: 681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.88 : 1,072.02 = 455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.88/1,072.02 = 455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.88x = 1,072.02 × 455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.88x = 487,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,876.30/715.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.51

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