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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.93, 1,067.58 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.93, 1,067.58 and 386.94 is: 580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.93 : 1,067.58 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.93/1,067.58 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.93x = 1,067.58 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.93x = 413,089.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,089.41/711.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.24

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