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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.92, 1,073.34 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.92, 1,073.34 and 276.90 is: 415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.92 : 1,073.34 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.92/1,073.34 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.92x = 1,073.34 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.92x = 297,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,207.85/715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.14

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