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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.52, 1,067.96 and 387.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.52, 1,067.96 and 387.12 is: 581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.52 : 1,067.96 = 387.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.52/1,067.96 = 387.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.52x = 1,067.96 × 387.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.52x = 413,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,428.68/711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.05

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