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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.99, 1,071.96 and 455.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.99, 1,071.96 and 455.35 is: 681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.99 : 1,071.96 = 455.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.99/1,071.96 = 455.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.99x = 1,071.96 × 455.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.99x = 488,116.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,116.99/715.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.74

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