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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.95, 1,072.51 and 406.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.95, 1,072.51 and 406.87 is: 609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.95 : 1,072.51 = 406.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.95/1,072.51 = 406.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.95x = 1,072.51 × 406.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.95x = 436,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,372.14/715.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.50

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