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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.97, 1,075.75 and 456.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.97, 1,075.75 and 456.09 is: 685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.97 : 1,075.75 = 456.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.97/1,075.75 = 456.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.97x = 1,075.75 × 456.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.97x = 490,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,638.82/715.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.28

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