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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.72, 1,372.32 and 710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.72, 1,372.32 and 710.52 is: 1,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.72 : 1,372.32 = 710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.72/1,372.32 = 710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.72x = 1,372.32 × 710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.72x = 975,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,060.81/915.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.80

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