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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.92, 1,072.17 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.92, 1,072.17 and 455.12 is: 681.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.92 : 1,072.17 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.92/1,072.17 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.92x = 1,072.17 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.92x = 487,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,960.65/715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.59

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