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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.89, 1,073.49 and 407.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.89, 1,073.49 and 407.67 is: 611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.89 : 1,073.49 = 407.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.89/1,073.49 = 407.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.89x = 1,073.49 × 407.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.89x = 437,629.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,629.67/715.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.31

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