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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.89, 1,071.15 and 599.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.89, 1,071.15 and 599.10 is: 896.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.89 : 1,071.15 = 599.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.89/1,071.15 = 599.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.89x = 1,071.15 × 599.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.89x = 641,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,725.97/715.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.40

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