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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.89, 1,074.08 and 441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.89, 1,074.08 and 441.60 is: 662.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.89 : 1,074.08 = 441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.89/1,074.08 = 441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.89x = 1,074.08 × 441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.89x = 474,311.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,311.52/715.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.55

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