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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.93, 1,072.08 and 600.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.93, 1,072.08 and 600.07 is: 898.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.93 : 1,072.08 = 600.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.93/1,072.08 = 600.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.93x = 1,072.08 × 600.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.93x = 643,323.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,323.05/715.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.58

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