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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.92, 1,073.40 and 427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.92, 1,073.40 and 427.56 is: 641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.92 : 1,073.40 = 427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.92/1,073.40 = 427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.92x = 1,073.40 × 427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.92x = 458,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,942.90/715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.05

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