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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.46, 1,067.88 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.46, 1,067.88 and 387.52 is: 581.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.46 : 1,067.88 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.46/1,067.88 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.46x = 1,067.88 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.46x = 413,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,824.86/711.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.66

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