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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.92, 1,076.27 and 571.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.92, 1,076.27 and 571.48 is: 859.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.92 : 1,076.27 = 571.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.92/1,076.27 = 571.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.92x = 1,076.27 × 571.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.92x = 615,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,063.92/715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.13

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