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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.37, 1,068.56 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.37, 1,068.56 and 389.79 is: 584.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.37 : 1,068.56 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.37/1,068.56 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.37x = 1,068.56 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.37x = 416,510.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,510.51/712.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.68

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