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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.26, 1,067.66 and 387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.26, 1,067.66 and 387.90 is: 581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.26 : 1,067.66 = 387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.26/1,067.66 = 387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.26x = 1,067.66 × 387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.26x = 414,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,145.31/712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.45

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