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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.76, 1,066.12 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.76, 1,066.12 and 388.17 is: 582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.76 : 1,066.12 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.76/1,066.12 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.76x = 1,066.12 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.76x = 413,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,835.80/710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.24

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