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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.52, 1,065.52 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.52, 1,065.52 and 393.84 is: 590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.52 : 1,065.52 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.52/1,065.52 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.52x = 1,065.52 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.52x = 419,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,644.40/710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.62

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