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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.24, 1,068.34 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.24, 1,068.34 and 388.24 is: 582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.24 : 1,068.34 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.24/1,068.34 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.24x = 1,068.34 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.24x = 414,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,772.32/712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.35

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